Question

Is the student correct? Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains a carbon backbone. Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains hydrogen and oxygen. No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms. No, a hydrocarbon contains at least one double or triple bond.

Answer 1

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Hydrocarbons contain a compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen, hence the name. 

Answer: No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms. 

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Answer 2

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A compound that consists of only carbon and hydrogen atoms is known as a hydrocarbon.

For example, $C_{5}H_{12}$ is a hydrocarbon and its name is pentane.

A hydrocarbon can have single, double or triple bonds. A hydrocarbon with double bonds is known as an alkene and a hydrocarbon with a triple bond is known as an alkyne.

A hydrocarbon does not have or contain an oxygen atom.

Hence, we can conclude that the statement no, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, is correct.