Question

Carbon compounds that are made up of only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Carbon compounds that are made up of carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are further classified as alkane, alkene and alkyne. This classification is made on the basis of the bonds that join the carbon atoms are single, double or triple bond respectively.