Question

What are the similarities between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes​

Answer 1

alkane alkene and alkyne all three are carbon compounds and they are hydrocarbons

Answer 2

The similarity between alkanes, alkenes and alkynes is that they all are hydrocarbons.

• Alkane is a simple hydrocarbon. It contains C and H atoms. The general formula of an alkane is $C_nH_{2n+2}$.
• Alkene is a hydrocarbon that contains a double bond between carbon atoms. It contains C and H atoms. The general formula of an alkene is $C_nH_{2n}$.
• Alkyne is a hydrocarbon that contains a triple bond between carbon atoms. It contains C and H atoms. The general formula of an alkyne is $C_nH_{2n-2}$.