Alkene vs Alkyne: Hydrocarbon Bonding

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A hydrocarbon containing both double and triple bonds is classified as both an alkene and an alkyne. Aromatic hydrocarbons cannot exist with all single bonds, as aromaticity requires overlapping p orbitals, which necessitates the presence of double bonds. Therefore, such a structure cannot be considered saturated.
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Would a hydrocarbon with both double and triple bonds be considered just an alkyne...or both an alkene and alkyne?
 
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Both an alkene and an alkyne.
 
Ygggdrasil said:
Both an alkene and an alkyne.

Thanks. Also, is an aromatic ring hydrocarbon with all single bonds considered saturated?
 
I don't think there is such a thing as an aromatic ring with all single bonds. One of the requirements for aromaticity is each atom having overlapping p orbitals on both sides, which results in double bonds.

So short answer, no.
 
pzona said:
I don't think there is such a thing as an aromatic ring with all single bonds. One of the requirements for aromaticity is each atom having overlapping p orbitals on both sides, which results in double bonds.

So short answer, no.

Thanks for the reply.
 

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