Chapter 21, Problem 38E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The classification of the following compounds as an alkane, an alkene, or an alkyne and as saturated or unsaturated is to be done.

${\text{CHCCH}}_{\text{3}}$, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CHCH}}_{\text{3}}$, ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\right)}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$.

Concept introduction:

Hydrocarbon contains carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are further classified into alkane, alkene, and alkyne on the basis of the carbon-carbon bond. Alkanes are called saturated hydrocarbons contain single carbon-carbon bonds. Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons contain a carbon-carbon double bond. Alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons contain a carbon-carbon triple bond.