Definition
A saturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon that contains no π bonds. It is also called an alkane.
Explanation
In a saturated hydrocarbon, all bonds are single bonds.
Examples –
Saturated Hydrocarbon
In one sentence
A saturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon that contains no π bonds. It is also called an alkane.
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