Paraffins are pure hydrocarbons containing:
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Option C: carbon and hydrogen
Paraffins, or alkanes, are saturated hydrocarbons consisting exclusively of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded with single covalent bonds. Their stable chemical structure forms the principal component of natural gas, crude oils, and refined petroleum products.
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Paraffins, or alkanes, are saturated hydrocarbons consisting exclusively of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonded with single covalent bonds. Their stable chemical structure forms the principal component of natural gas, crude oils, and refined petroleum products.
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