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Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Classify into straight chain carbon compounds, branched chain carbon compounds and ring carbon compounds:

Propene

Butane

Iso-butane

Cyclopentane

Benzene

Isobutylene.

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Straight chain carbon compounds:

Propene

Butane.

Branched chain carbon compounds:

Iso-butane

Isobutylene.

Ring carbon compounds:

Cyclopentane

Benzene.

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