Question

Which of the following is an example of a saturated hydrocarbon?

A. Nonyne
B. Heptane
C. Ethyne
D. Hexene

Answer 1

C. Ethyne. Hope this helped :)

Answer 2

Answer: B. Heptane

Step-by-step explanation:

Saturated hydrocarbons are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a single bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms. they are known as alkanes. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is
`C_nH_(2n+2)`

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are defined as the hydrocarbons which have double or triple covalent C-C bonds. They are known as alkenes and alkynes respectively. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is
`C_nH_(2n)` and
`C_nH_(2n-2)`

A. Nonyne is an alkyne with 9 carbon atoms with molecular formula of
`C_9H_(16)`

B. Heptane is an alkane with 7 carbon atoms with molecular formula of
`C_7H_(16)`

C. Ethyne is an alkyne with 2 carbon atoms with molecular formula of
`C_2H_(2)`.

D. Hexene is an alkene with 6 carbon atoms with molecular formula of
`C_6H_(12)`