Saturated hydrocarbons are called:

by

A. Alkanes
B. Alkynes
C. Alkenes
D. None of these

  1. Alkanes are a group of simple hydrocarbons made only of carbon and hydrogen atoms connected by single bonds.
  2. They are called saturated hydrocarbons because each carbon atom forms the maximum number of bonds with hydrogen.
  3. Alkanes are found in natural gas and petroleum and are used as fuels and in making chemicals.