Q. What do we call the compounds formed by the linking of carbon by single bonds in between them?
Answer: Saturated compounds
Notes: The compounds formed by the linking of carbon by single bonds in between them are known as Saturated compounds. Alkanes are saturated compounds with Methane (CH4) being one of the simplest saturated compounds.

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