Question

What are hydrocarbons

Answer 1

the compounds which contain both carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons

eg:- methane

Answer 2

$\huge\bf\red{Hydrocarbons :}$


The compounds of hydrogen with carbon are known as $\textbf{Hydrocarbons.}$

Hydrocarbons are of $\textbf{two types.}$

1) SaturatedSaturated and

2) Unsaturated.Unsaturated. 

$\underline{Saturated\:hydrocarbons}$ in which single bonds are present.

They are Alkanes

Formula = CnH2n+2

$\underline{Unsaturated\: hydrocarbons}$ in which double and triple bonds are present.

Double bond = Alkenes

Formula = CnH2n

Triple bond = Alkynes

Formula = CnH2n-2