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"All other compounds are considered to be derived from them by the replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by other atoms or groups of atoms. The major source of hydrocarbons is petroleum."

Q. Explain the above lines. Are hydrocarbons formed by replacement of parent organic ?

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Hydrocarbons themselves are considered as parent organic compound. Hydracarbon are derived from petroleum. All other organic compund, be it alcohol, ester , aldehyde, everything is derived from hydracarbon.
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