In which of the following statements is the hydrocarbon correctly described by its bonding to carbon?
A) alkyne: three single bonds and one triple bond
B) alkane: three, four or five single bonds
C) alkene: one double bond and two single bonds
D) alkyne: one single bond and three triple bonds
E) aromatic: two single bonds and two double bonds

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Alkenes are characterized by having at least one carbon-carbon double bond, with each carbon in the double bond also forming two single bonds with other atoms (usually hydrogen or other carbon atoms), making the description in option C accurate.

In Which of the Following Statements Is the Hydrocarbon Correctly