Alkanes are also known as________________?

A. saturated hydrocarbon
B. unsaturated hydrocarbon
C. paraffins
D. both A & C

¨       The term “paraffin” actually comes from the Latin phrase “parum affinis,” which means “little affinity.” The term was first used in the early 19th century to describe a group of substances that were known for their low chemical reactivity and lack of affinity (or attraction) for other substances.



Submitted by :- Jamil Ahmed

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