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Of the following, unsaturated hydrocarbo...

Of the following, unsaturated hydrocarbons are -

A

Ethyne

B

Cyclohexane

C

n-propane

D

Ethane

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To determine which of the given compounds are unsaturated hydrocarbons, we need to identify whether they contain carbon-carbon double or triple bonds. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are characterized by the presence of these types of bonds, while saturated hydrocarbons only have single bonds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: We have four options to analyze: - Option 1: Ethyne - Option 2: Cyclohexane - Option 3: N-propane - Option 4: Ethane 2. **Analyze Option 1: Ethyne (C2H2)**: - Ethyne has a structure with two carbon atoms connected by a triple bond (C≡C). - Since it contains a triple bond, Ethyne is classified as an unsaturated hydrocarbon. 3. **Analyze Option 2: Cyclohexane (C6H12)**: - Cyclohexane is a cyclic compound with six carbon atoms connected by single bonds. - There are no double or triple bonds present in Cyclohexane. - Therefore, Cyclohexane is a saturated hydrocarbon. 4. **Analyze Option 3: N-propane (C3H8)**: - N-propane has a linear structure with three carbon atoms connected by single bonds. - There are no double or triple bonds in N-propane. - Thus, N-propane is also a saturated hydrocarbon. 5. **Analyze Option 4: Ethane (C2H6)**: - Ethane consists of two carbon atoms connected by a single bond. - Similar to the previous compounds, there are no double or triple bonds present. - Hence, Ethane is a saturated hydrocarbon. 6. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all four options, we find that only Ethyne is an unsaturated hydrocarbon. - Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 1: Ethyne**. ### Summary: - **Unsaturated Hydrocarbon**: Ethyne (Option 1) - **Saturated Hydrocarbons**: Cyclohexane (Option 2), N-propane (Option 3), Ethane (Option 4)
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