Question

Select saturated hydrocarbons from the following : C3H6; C5H10; C4H10 C6H14 C2H4

Answer 1

The saturated hydrocarbons are ;
C4H10 & C6H12
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Answer 2

The saturated Hydrocarbons are $C_{4}H_{10} , C_{6} H_{14}$.

Explanation:

• The saturated hydrocarbons are those compounds which contain only single bonds between the carbon atoms.
• Hydrocarbons only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms.
• The formula for saturated hydrocarbons is $C_{n} H_{2n+2}$.
• If there are $2$ carbons in a saturated hydrocarbon then $(2 X2)+2$ hydrogen atoms must be present.
• $3$ carbons ⇒$8$ hydrogens. $4$ carbons ⇒$10$ hydrogens. $5$ carbons ⇒$12$ hydrogens. $6$ carbons ⇒$14$ hydrogens.
• Therefore, the saturated Hydrocarbons are $C_{4}H_{10} , C_{6} H_{14}$.