Why are saturated hydrocarbons called paraffins?
Asked by christen Nizel | 21st Dec, 2013, 09:43: PM
Expert Answer:
Saturated hydrocarbons are relatively unreactive under ordinary conditions and so, they are also known as paraffins( parum - little , affinis - affinity).
Answered by Vaibhav Chavan | 23rd Dec, 2013, 09:37: AM
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