Practice question
Question
Which hydrocarbon with 4 carbon atoms has the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible?
Explanation
Butane (C₄H₁₀), a saturated alkane, has 10 hydrogens, the maximum for 4 carbons, compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons like butene.
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