what are three kinds of carbon chains found in hydrocarbons
1 Saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes) are the simplest of the hydrocarbon species. 2  They are composed entirely of single bonds and are saturated with hydrogen. 3  The general formula for saturated hydrocarbons is C n H 2n+2 (assuming non-cyclic structures). Those with double bond are called alkenes. 2  Those with one double bond have the formula C n H 2n (assuming non-cyclic structures). 3  Those containing triple bonds are called alkynes, with general formula C n H 2n-2. 4  Cycloalkanes are hydrocarbons containing one or more carbon rings to which hydrogen atoms are attached.