Hydrocarbons are organic compounds with element _:
Correct answer: B. Both carbon and hydrogen
- A. Hydrogen
- B. Both carbon and hydrogen
- C. Carbon
- D. Oxygen
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Both carbon and hydrogen'. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that specifically consist of carbon and hydrogen atoms. The term 'hydrocarbon' itself indicates the presence of both elements, as 'hydro' refers to water and 'carbon' refers to coal. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as hydrocarbons do not contain oxygen or any other elements besides carbon and hydrogen.
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Hydrocarbons are studied through the structures and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic compounds. Coverage includes free radical substitution in alkanes, electrophilic addition to carbon-carbon multiple bonds, benzene substitution, aromatic stability and the difference between addition reactions of alkenes and substitution reactions of benzene.
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