Which compound is classified as a hydrocarbon?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Andrej [43]3 years ago

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(2) butynu........................

dybincka [34]3 years ago

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Answer: The correct answer is Option 2.

Explanation:

Hydrocarbons are defined as the compounds which have a covalent bond present between hydrogen and carbon atoms. For Example: $CH_4$ is a hydrocarbon. $H_2O,CO_2$ are not considered as hydrocarbons.

For the given options:

Option 1: butanal

The chemical formula for this compound is $CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO$

This is not considered as a hydrocarbon because a covalent bond is present between carbon and oxygen atom.

Option 2: butyne

The chemical formula for this compound is $CH\equiv CCH_2CH_3$

This is considered as a hydrocarbon because covalent bonds are present between carbon and hydrogen atoms only.

Option 3: 2-butanol

The chemical formula for this compound is $CH_3CH(OH)-CH_2CH_3$

This is not considered as a hydrocarbon because a covalent bond is present between carbon and oxygen atom.

Option 4: 2-butanone

The chemical formula for this compound is $CH_3C(O)-CH_2CH_3$

This is not considered as a hydrocarbon because a covalent bond is present between carbon and oxygen atom.

From the above information, the correct answer is Option 2.

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