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In a group of hydrocarbons, the ratio between the carbon and hydrogen atoms is $1 : 2$ . These hydrocarbons belong to which class?

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Alkanes

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Alkenes

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Alkynes

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Aromatic hydrocarbons

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Solution

The correct option is B Alkenes
In a group of hydrocarbons, the ratio between the carbon and hydrogen atoms is 1:2. These hydrocarbons belong Alkenes having general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n}$ . For example ethylene $C H_{2} = C H_{2}$ with general formula $C_{2} H_{4}$

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