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★☆☆ Beginner
The introductory text describes alkanes as the 'Stable Elders' of the hydrocarbon family. Which statement best reflects the chemical reason for this stability?
A
They contain carbon-carbon double bonds which are high in energy.
B
They are 'saturated', meaning their carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen single bonds are strong and not easily broken.
C
They are highly soluble in polar solvents like water, which stabilises their structure.
D
They readily undergo addition reactions to achieve a more stable state.