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A student states that this structural formula represents a hydrocarbon.

H H
I I
H-----C----C---O---H
I I
H H

Is the student correct?

Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains a carbon backbone.
Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains hydrogen and oxygen.
No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
No, a hydrocarbon contains at least one double or triple bond.

Respuesta :

The answer is C) No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms. Hence, option C is correct.

What is a hydrocarbon?

A hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon found in crude oil, natural gas, and coal.

Hydrocarbons are the organic compounds containing carbon and

hydrogen only, e.g., alkane, alkene and alkynes.

Classification of Hydrocarbons.

Alkanes- Alkanes are saturated, open-chain hydrocarbons containing

carbon-carbon single bonds.

Hence, option C is correct.

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