12.3.2 - Saturated Compounds
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What is a saturated compound?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of bonds present in the compound.
Provide an example of a saturated compound.
💡 Hint: It's the simplest alkane.
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What type of bonds do saturated compounds have?
💡 Hint: Think about what 'saturated' means in chemistry.
True or False: Alkanes can undergo addition reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of saturated compounds.
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Draw the molecular structure of butane and explain how it fits the definition of a saturated compound.
💡 Hint: Remember to count hydrogen atoms based on the general formula.
Compare the boiling points of pentane (C₅H₁₂) and 2-pentene (C₅H₁₀) and explain the difference.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference in bonding.
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