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Identify that a saturated compound consists of molecules where all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds.

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CambridgeIGCSECombined ScienceOrganic chemistry

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  • Identify that a saturated compound consists of molecules where all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds.
  • Identify that an unsaturated compound consists of molecules where one or more carbon-carbon bonds are not single bonds.
  • Identify that a homologous series is a group of similar compounds that share comparable chemical properties.
  • Explain the general features of a homologous series, including: (a) having the same general formula (specific formulas are not needed) (b) showing a trend in physical properties.

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