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Unsaturated hydrocarbon

Summary
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons that have double or triple covalent bonds between adjacent carbon atoms. The term "unsaturated" means more hydrogen atoms may be added to the hydrocarbon to make it saturated (i.e. consisting all single bonds). The configuration of an unsaturated carbons include straight chain, such as alkenes and alkynes, as well as branched chains and aromatic compounds. Except for aromatic compounds, unsaturated hydrocarbons are mostly reactive and undergo multiple reactions to their multiple bonds. Nomenclature IUPAC nomenclature of organic chemistry For the sake of clearer communication and less misunderstanding, a consistent naming system is necessary, which gives rise to the IUPAC nomenclature. Some standard steps to follow when naming unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules with IUPAC nomenclature are elaborated below. *1. Find and count the number of carbon atoms in the longest carbon chain and use the corresponding number prefix. For examp
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