Asked by Rachel Rhodes on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following types of hydrocarbons is(are) saturated?
A) alkanes
B) alkenes
C) alkynes
D) aromatics
E) All of the above are saturated.
Hydrocarbons
Organic compounds composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which can vary in structure, including alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics.
Saturated
Describes a molecule that contains no double or triple carbon-carbon bonds, with all carbon atoms connected by single bonds.
- Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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Hamza Azeez7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons because they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms and are therefore fully saturated with hydrogen atoms. Alkenes and alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons because they contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms, respectively. Aromatics, such as benzene, are also considered unsaturated due to the delocalized pi electron ring.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.