Define hydrocarbons.
Name the types of hydrocarbons.

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The compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. These compounds are known as organic compounds.
E.g. Methane, Ethane.

Hydrocarbons are of two types:

Saturated Hydrocarbons

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

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Define hydrocarbons. Name the types of hydrocarbons.

The compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. These compounds are known as organic compounds. E.g. Methane, Ethane. Hydrocarbons are of two types: Saturated Hydrocarbons Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Define hydrocarbons.
Name the types of hydrocarbons.

The compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons. These compounds are known as organic compounds.
E.g. Methane, Ethane.

Hydrocarbons are of two types:

Saturated Hydrocarbons

Unsaturated Hydrocarbons