Question

the organic compound that contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and where the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1.

Answer 1

Answer:

$C_{2}H_{2}O$

aka Ethenone

Explanation:

Ethenone is an organic compound made out of the elements Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. It is an example of a covalent molecule. The Hydrogens are single bonded to the carbon and then the carbons and oxygen are double-bonded to each other. Additionally, because there are 2 Hydrogens and 1 Oxygen the ratio is 2:1, as stated in the question.