Unsaturated compounds contain double or triple bonds between carbon atoms, resulting in fewer hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon skeleton compared to saturated compounds.
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Unsaturated compounds contain double or triple bonds between carbon atoms, resulting in fewer hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon skeleton compared to saturated compounds.
Unsaturated compounds differ from saturated ones by the presence of carbon-carbon double or triple bonds. Saturated compounds, like alkanes, contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, leading to a saturated arrangement with each carbon bonded to the maximum number of atoms. In contrast, unsaturated compounds, such as alkenes and alkynes, have at least one carbon-carbon double or triple bond. This introduces reactivity, geometric isomerism, and a lower hydrogen-to-carbon ratio. The unsaturation results in a higher degree of chemical reactivity, making unsaturated compounds more prone to undergoing addition reactions compared to their saturated counterparts.