Which compounds are known as parent organic compounds?

Hydroxygens

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Carbons

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Hydrogen

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Hydrocarbons

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Solution

The correct option is D Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons are the basic and parent organic compounds. They are found very frequently from many sources. From them we can prepare our essential organic compounds. So the correct answer is D

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