Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.

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(N/A) The bromine water test is commonly used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
When bromine water (a reddish-brown liquid) is added to an unsaturated hydrocarbon,the bromine reacts with the double or triple bonds,causing the reddish-brown color to disappear (decolorize).
In contrast,saturated hydrocarbons do not react with bromine water under normal conditions,so the reddish-brown color remains unchanged.

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