Which of the following formulas represents a saturated organic compound?
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Understand that a saturated organic compound contains only single bonds between carbon atoms, with no double or triple bonds, and is fully 'saturated' with hydrogen atoms.
Recall the general formula for an alkane (a saturated hydrocarbon) is \(C_nH_{2n+2}\), where \(n\) is the number of carbon atoms.
For \(n=3\), calculate the number of hydrogens in a saturated compound using the formula: \(H = 2 \times 3 + 2 = 8\).
Compare the given formulas to see which one matches the formula \(C_3H_8\), indicating a saturated compound.
Note that compounds with fewer hydrogens than \(2n+2\) (like \(C_3H_6\) or \(C_3H_4\)) suggest the presence of double or triple bonds (unsaturation), and the presence of an \(OH\) group indicates an alcohol, not a simple saturated hydrocarbon.