A Saturated Hydrocarbon Tends To

Question

A saturated hydrocarbon tends to
A) be more liquid at colder temperatures compared to an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
B) be more solid at colder temperatures compared to an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
C) contain many double bonds.
D) contain fewer carbon-carbon bonds compared to an unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Accepted Answer

Saturated hydrocarbons have single bonds only, allowing them to pack closely together, making them more solid at colder temperatures compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons, which have double bonds that create kinks and prevent tight packing.