Hydrocarbons

1. Introduction to Hydrocarbons

  1. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
  2. They are classified into three main types:
    • Alkanes: Saturated hydrocarbons with single bonds only.
    • Alkenes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more double bonds.
    • Alkynes: Unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more triple bonds.

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