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Breaking it down:
- Cyclic: It means the compound’s atoms are arranged in a ring shape, like a circle.
- Unsaturated: It means the compound has at least one double or triple bond between its carbon atoms. These bonds have “room” to add more atoms, which is why they’re called unsaturated.
- Carbon compound: It means the compound is made primarily of carbon atoms, often with hydrogen atoms attached.
Example:
- Benzene: This is a common example of a cyclic unsaturated carbon compound. It has a ring of 6 carbon atoms, with each carbon atom also attached to a hydrogen atom. The carbon atoms in benzene have alternating double bonds, creating a unique, stable structure.
Other examples:
- Cyclohexene: It has a ring of 6 carbon atoms with one double bond.
- Cyclobutene: It has a ring of 4 carbon atoms with one double bond.
Key points:
- Cyclic compounds have a ring-shaped structure.
- Unsaturated compounds have double or triple bonds.
- Carbon compounds are made mostly of carbon atoms.
To answer the question correctly, you would need to name a compound that fits all three of these criteria.