Question

Define hydrocarbons. How are they classified?

Answer 1

Answer:

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that are entirely made up of only two kinds of atoms – carbon and hydrogen. ... Hydrocarbons can feature simple or relatively complex structures and can be generally classified into four subcategories, namely alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aren't

Answer 2

Answer:

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that are entirely made up of only two kinds of atoms – carbon and hydrogen. ... Hydrocarbons can feature simple or relatively complex structures and can be generally classified into four subcategories, namely alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aren't.