Respuesta :
Answer: c. 14 atoms
Explanation:
Saturated hydrocarbons are defined as the hydrocarbons in which a single bond is present between carbon and carbon atoms. The general formula for these hydrocarbons is [tex]C_nH_{2n+2}[/tex] and they are called as alkanes.
Given: An alkane contains 30 hydrogen atoms
Thus we can write:
[tex]2n+2=30[/tex]
[tex]2n=28[/tex]
[tex]n=14[/tex]
Thus the number of carbon atoms will be n which is 14.
