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Saturated hydrocarbons are not as chemically reactive as unsaturated hydrocarbons. Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
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A.CH2=CH-CH=CH2
B.CH3-CH2-C=CH
C.CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3
D.CH3-CH=CH-CH3

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