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What types of compounds were originally referred to as "paraffins"?

Options

  1. AAromatic compounds
  2. BSaturated hydrocarbons
  3. CUnsaturated hydrocarbons
  4. DAlcohols

Correct answer

B. Saturated hydrocarbons

Step-by-step solution

Paraffin was the earlier name given to saturated hydrocarbons.

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