Saturated Hydrocarbon

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit as many groceries as possible into a shopping bag without overstuffing it. This is similar to a saturated hydrocarbon, like propane, which maximizes its use of space by only forming the most stable kind of bonds—single bonds—without trying to squeeze in more complex connections. Just as you organize your groceries to make the best use of space, a saturated hydrocarbon arranges its hydrogen atoms around the carbon atoms with single bonds, filling up all available bonding 'slots' efficiently and without overcomplicating the structure.