QQuestion
Which formula represents a saturated hydrocarbon?
(a) C4H8
(b) C5H12
(c) C4H6
(d) C5H10
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✓Answer
(b) C5H12
Explanation:
C5H12 is an alkane that represents a saturated hydrocarbon. It is a simplest open chain hydrocarbon represented by the formula CnH2n+2.
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