Those aliphatic hydrocarbons which contain carbon to carbon single covalent bond in the chain are called ___________?
Correct answer: A. Alkanes
- A. Alkanes
- B. Alkynes
- C. Alkenes
- D. a & c
Explanation
Aliphatic hydrocarbons containing only carbon-carbon single covalent bonds are saturated hydrocarbons called alkanes, with the open-chain formula CnH2n+2. Alkenes and alkynes contain double and triple bonds respectively, so choosing “a & c” incorrectly includes an unsaturated class.
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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons containing only carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen single bonds, with the general formula CnH2n+2 for open chains. Their structure, isomerism, IUPAC nomenclature, physical properties, combustion, free-radical halogenation and conformations are covered, including the difference between substitution in alkanes and addition in unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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