Question

The names of all saturated hydrocarbons end with -ane.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. The hydrocarbons that consist of only single bonds are called saturated hydrocarbons. For example, Methane (${\mathbf{CH}}_{\mathbf{4}}$).
2. And saturated hydrocarbons are generally called alkanes.
3. So, the name of the organic compound that ends with ‘ane’ is saturated.
4. So, the given statement is True. The names of all saturated hydrocarbons end with -ane.