Which Compound Is a Saturated Hydrocarbon

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which compound is a saturated hydrocarbon?

• A) 1-butyne
• B) acetylene
• C) 3-methylheptane
• D) 2-methylheptene
• E) ethene

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