Which of the following types of hydrocarbons is(are) saturated?
A) alkanes
B) alkenes
C) alkynes
D) aromatics
E) All of the above are saturated.

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Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons because they contain only single bonds between carbon atoms and are therefore fully saturated with hydrogen atoms. Alkenes and alkynes are unsaturated hydrocarbons because they contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms, respectively. Aromatics, such as benzene, are also considered unsaturated due to the delocalized pi electron ring.

Which of the Following Types of Hydrocarbons Is(are) Saturated