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Solution
(i) Saturated Hydrocarbons: The compounds of carbon having only single bonds between the carbon atoms are called saturated compounds. This includes alkanes, having a general formula CnH2n+2.
(ii) Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: The compounds of carbon having double and triple bonds between the carbon atoms are called unsaturated compounds. This includes alkenes and alkynes having general formula CnH2n and CnH2n-2, respectively.
Example
(i) Saturated hydrocarbon: C2H6 (Ethane)
Structure:
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