What is meant by the statement, "Saturated hydrocarbons are relatively inert"? They are difficult to obtain energy from. They will not form other compounds readily. They react with oxygen only with difficulty. They will not combine with similar molecules.

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Augustus Harding

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8 February, 20:20

What is meant by the statement, "Saturated hydrocarbons are relatively inert"? They are difficult to obtain energy from. They will not form other compounds readily. They react with oxygen only with difficulty. They will not combine with similar molecules.

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Miracle Chang · Answer 1

Miracle Chang 8 February, 20:21

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I think the answer is B.

Pinky · Answer 2

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the last option. Saturated hydrocarbons are relatively inert because they will not combine with similar molecules. Saturated Hydrocarbons are those in which carbon is bonded by a single bond. Hope this answers the question.