Question

How do you identify a hydrocarbon?

Answer 1

Identification of hydrocarbon

Hydrocarbons are the compound which are made from made from carbon and hydrogen.

• Molecular formula- Aliphatic and aromatic are types of hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbon can be identified by their molecular formula. There are various techniques like thin layer chromatography, HPLC.
• Solubility test- Hydrocarbons are not soluble in water but soluble in toluene.

Thus, By molecular formula and solubility test hydrocarbons can be identified.