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If a saturated hydrocarbon has 4 carbon atoms, then the formula of the hydrocarbon could be _________.

A

`C_(4)H_(6)`

B

`C_(4)H_(8)`

C

`C_(4)H_(10)`

D

`C_(4)H_(12)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The general formula corresponding to saturated hydrocarbons should be `C_(n)H_(2n+2)`. According to this, the formula corresponding to the one with 4 carbon atoms should be `C_(4)H_(10)`.
Hence, the correct option is (c).
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