allsinglebonded

Allsinglebonded is a term used in organic chemistry to describe a molecule or functional group that contains only single covalent bonds. In such molecules, each atom is connected to another by a single bond, which consists of two shared electrons. This contrasts with double bonds, which share four electrons, and triple bonds, which share six electrons.

Molecules that are allsinglebonded are often referred to as saturated molecules, as they contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible. This saturation can lead to certain chemical properties, such as increased stability and lower reactivity compared to molecules with double or triple bonds.

Examples of allsinglebonded molecules include alkanes, which are hydrocarbons consisting entirely of single bonds between carbon atoms. Other examples include saturated fatty acids and some simple alcohols.

The term allsinglebonded is often used in contrast to other bonding terms, such as allsinglebonded, to highlight the presence of only single bonds in a molecule. It is a useful term for chemists to describe and compare the bonding characteristics of different molecules.