Identify Saturated Organic Compound
A saturated organic compound contains only single bonds between carbon atoms in its carbon chain. Unsaturated compounds contain one or more double or triple carbon-carbon bonds.
Understanding Chemical Nomenclature
- The suffix '-ene' indicates a double bond (unsaturated). Example: Propene.
- The suffix '-yne' indicates a triple bond (unsaturated). Example: Propyne.
- The suffix '-ane' indicates only single bonds (saturated). Example: Propane.
Analyzing the Options
- 2-Bromopropene: The '-ene' suffix indicates a carbon-carbon double bond. This is unsaturated.
- Propene: The '-ene' suffix indicates a carbon-carbon double bond. This is unsaturated.
- Propyne: The '-yne' suffix indicates a carbon-carbon triple bond. This is unsaturated.
- Bromopropane: The '-ane' suffix indicates that the carbon chain (propane) has only single bonds. The presence of bromine does not change the saturation of the carbon backbone. This is saturated.
Conclusion
Based on the nomenclature, Bromopropane is the only compound listed that has a saturated carbon backbone.
Important Questions from Organic Chemistry
Which of the hydrocarbons are arranged as per the increasing order of their boiling points?
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Which among the following statements with respect to carbon is/are correct?
1. Carbon forms the basis for all living organisms and many things we use
2. Carbon shows tetra-valency and the property of catenation
3. Carbon forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements
4. Carbon forms compounds containing triple and tetra bonds between carbon atoms
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following statements about diamond and graphite is not correct?
Which one of the following cell organelles does NOT possess nucleic acid?
