Saturated compounds are those in which all carbon atoms are bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible, forming single bonds. They are not very reactive because all available bonding sites on the carbon atoms are already occupied by hydrogen atoms, leaving little room for further chemical reactions.
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Saturated compounds are hydrocarbons containing only single bonds, such as alkanes. They are not very reactive because all carbon atoms in these compounds are saturated with the maximum number of hydrogen atoms, forming a stable tetrahedral arrangement. The sigma (σ) bonds between carbon and hydrogen are strong, and the molecule lacks reactive functional groups. The absence of multiple bonds or functional groups, as seen in unsaturated compounds, limits potential reaction sites, resulting in lower reactivity. Saturated compounds, being stable and less prone to reactions, find use as fuels and in various industrial applications.