Saturated hydrocarbons are otherwise referred as _
Correct answer: A. Alkanes
- A. Alkanes
- B. Alkenes
- C. Alkynes
- D. Alkaloids
Explanation
Saturated hydrocarbons are known as alkanes because they have all single bonds between carbon atoms, satisfying carbon valency. Alkenes and alkynes have double and triple bonds respectively, making them unsaturated. Alkaloids, on the other hand, are compounds containing nitrogen and are not specifically related to saturated hydrocarbons.
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Hydrocarbons are studied through the structures and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic compounds. Coverage includes free radical substitution in alkanes, electrophilic addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, benzene substitution, aromatic stability and the difference between addition reactions of alkenes and substitution reactions of benzene.
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