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Alkanes are also known as

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a

Saturated aromatic hydrocarbons 

b

Paraffins

c

Unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons

d

Olefins

answer is B.

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  • Alkanes have a little affinity towards general reagents under normal condition, due to this nature of alkane it is also called as paraffins. 
  • Alkanes are non-polar, and they have only sigma bonds that’s why it is non-reactive. 

So, Alkanes are also known as Paraffins.

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Alkanes are also known as