Which of the following hydrocarbons is an unsaturated compound? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following hydrocarbons is an unsaturated compound?
A. C₂H₄
B. C₄H₁₀
C. C₃H₈
D. C₅H₁₂
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
C₂H₄ (ethene) is an alkene with a carbon-carbon double bond, thus unsaturated. The general formula CnH₂n indicates an alkene or cycloalkane. C₃H₈, C₄H₁₀, C₅H₁₂ follow CnH₂n+2 and are saturated alkanes. Unsaturated compounds undergo addition reactions, whereas saturated undergo substitution.

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