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Identify that an unsaturated compound consists of molecules where one or more carbon-carbon bonds are not single bonds.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceOrganic chemistryCore content

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You need to be able to identify that an unsaturated compound consists of molecules where one or more carbon-carbon bonds are not single bonds.
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Unsaturated compounds contain one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds, which affect their chemical properties and reactivity.

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Define the term 'unsaturated compound'.
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