Hydrocarbons Quiz

The general introduction of hydrocarbons is that they are the simplest class of organic compounds consisting of only carbon and hydrogen elements. They are divided into four general classes: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics.

Hydrocarbons are classified into saturated and unsaturated based on the nature of bonds present in their molecules.

Hydrocarbons are almost non-polar and insoluble in water. They dissolve readily in non-polar solvents. Their physical properties are similar due to the comparable electronegativities of carbon and hydrogen.

<p>Carbon is the only element capable of forming stable, extended chains of atoms bonded through single, double, or triple bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each carbon atom of a hydrocarbon has four bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrocarbons are further classified as saturated and unsaturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The different nature of bonds present in them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Due to the comparable electronegativities of carbon and hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonpolar solvents</p> Signup and view all the answers