Which of the following explains why alkanes are called saturated hydrocarbons?
A) They are good solvents for most organic compounds.
B) They are the most highly reactive organic compounds.
C) They contain the maximum possible number of hydrogen atoms bonded to each carbon.
D) They are found in animal fats and plant oils.
C
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