Question

question 5 of 30
which of the following are saturated hydrocarbons?

a. alkanes only

b. alkanes and alkenes

c. alkynes only

d. alkenes and alkynes

Explanation:

Saturated hydrocarbons are those with only single bonds between carbon atoms (no double or triple bonds). Alkanes have only C - C single bonds, so they are saturated. Alkenes have C = C double bonds and alkynes have C ≡ C triple bonds, so they are unsaturated. Thus, only alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons.

Answer:

A. Alkanes only