Question

Difference between the hydrocarbons...Need help asap​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrocarbons are defined as organic compounds which are only made from carbon and hydrogen atoms.

There are mainly 3 types of hydrocarbons:

• Alkanes are the type of hydrocarbons where a single bond is present between the carbon atoms. The general formula for these is $C_nH_{2n+2}$, where 'n' is the number of carbon atoms.

• Alkenes are the type of hydrocarbons where at least one double bond is present between the carbon atoms. The general formula for these is $C_nH_{2n}$, where 'n' is the number of carbon atoms.
• Alkynes are the type of hydrocarbons where at least one triple bond is present between the carbon atoms. The general formula for these is [tex]C_nH_{2n-2}, where 'n' is the number of carbon atoms.