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Clarify that an unsaturated compound contains molecules with one or more carbon-carbon bonds that are not single bonds.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistryCore content

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Clarify that an unsaturated compound contains molecules with one or more carbon-carbon bonds that are not single bonds

This point belongs to Formulae, functional groups and terminology, especially Formulae, functional groups and terminology outcomes.
You need to be able to clarify that an unsaturated compound contains molecules with one or more carbon-carbon bonds that are not single bonds.
The key ideas to know are State and Define.
Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.

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