SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hydrocarbon is made of only
A
carbon and hydrogen and oxygen
B
carbon and hydrogen
C
fluorine and carbon
D
carbon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbon compounds that are made up of carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are further classified as alkane, alkene and alkyne . This classification is made on the basis of the bonds that join the carbon atoms are single, double or triple bond respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hydrocarbons are organic molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen. We often use hydrocarbons in our daily lives: for instance, the propane in a gas grill and the butane in a lighter are both hydrocarbons.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organic compounds composed of only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons.

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