Question

alkanws are called paraffins alkenes are called olefins and benzene as aromatic compound.why,​

Answer 1

Explanation:

PARAFFINS which is derived from a Latin word meaning "little activity", and means that the compounds are very unreactive. Alkenes are also called OLEFINS because they form oily liquids on reaction with chlorine gas. Alkynes are also generally known as ACETYLENES from the first compound in the series