The molecules of two hydrocarbon compounds X and Y each contain only four carbon atoms. X is saturated and Y is unsaturated. Which statements are correct? 1 Under suitable conditions Y polymerises. 2 The complete combustion of 1 mole of Y produces more carbon dioxide than the complete combustion of 1 mole of X. 3 One molecule of Y contains more hydrogen atoms than one molecule of X.
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A: 1 only
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