(a) What is the difference between a straight-chain and branched-chain alkane? (b) What is the difference between an alkane and an alkyl group? (c) Why are alkanes said to be saturated? (d) Give an example of an unsaturated molecule.
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A branched-chain alkane is an alkane in which one or more carbon atoms are connected to more than two other carbon atoms, forming branches off the main chain. Show more…
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