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Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

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Open-chain saturated hydrocarbons are called

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Paraffins

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Alkenes

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Alkynes

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Alkyl groups

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Solution

The correct option is A
Paraffins

Open-chain saturated hydrocarbons are called alkanes.
For eg.: CH₄

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