Which of the following compounds is not a hydrocarbon?
A
NaHCO3
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B
C2H6
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C
CH4
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D
C2H4
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Solution
The correct option is ANaHCO3
In hydrocarbons, carbon and hydrogen atoms are linked together through different chemical bonds. NaHCO3 does not contain direct carbon and hydrogen bonds so it is not considered a hydrocarbon.