Alkanes are also known as
Correct answer: A. Saturated hydrocarbons
- A. Saturated hydrocarbons
- B. Unsaturated hydrocarbon
- C. Both of above
- D. None ofthese
Explanation
Alkanes are indeed known as saturated hydrocarbons because they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, meaning they have the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom. This results in a saturated arrangement of hydrogen atoms in the molecule.The other options are incorrect because alkanes do not have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms, so they are not unsaturated hydrocarbons. They are specifically classified as saturated hydrocarbons due to their single bond structure.
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