1 Answers
- In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen as the only elements.
- They are examples of group 14 hydrides.
- Alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons are different types of hydrocarbons.
- Most of the hydrocarbons found on earth occur naturally in crude oil.
- They mainly undergo substitution, addition or combustion reactions.
- Most hydrocarbons are flammable and toxic.
- They are the primary energy source in the form of combustible fuel source.
8 views
Answered