Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11
Which of the following statements about hydrocarbons and their classification is correct?
A
Saturated hydrocarbons only contain carbon-carbon single bonds and are known as alkanes.
B
Unsaturated hydrocarbons consist only of carbon-carbon single bonds.
C
Hydrocarbons with double or triple bonds are classified as saturated.
D
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that can contain double bonds and are named with the suffix '-ene'.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Saturated hydrocarbons, referred to as alkanes, contain only carbon-carbon single bonds. Unsaturated hydrocarbons, which include those with double or triple bonds, are not classified as alkanes.
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