I keep getting “Saturation” questions wrong in Hydrocarbons. What's the trap?
thinking unsaturated hydrocarbons are less reactive than alkanes.
The usual trap: thinking unsaturated hydrocarbons are less reactive than alkanes. How to avoid it: double/triple bonds are reactive sites — unsaturated hydrocarbons react more readily. Go back to the definition — alkanes are saturated (only single bonds); alkenes and alkynes are unsaturated (double or triple bonds).
Key point
Saturation
Common mistake
thinking unsaturated hydrocarbons are less reactive than alkanes.
Memory tip
double/triple bonds are reactive sites — unsaturated hydrocarbons react more readily.
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