Hydrocarbons

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Hydrocarbons are a class of molecules comprised of carbon and hydrogen. They can range in size from one carbon atom with four hydrogen atoms methane to long chains and rings.


Hydrocarbon Molecules

Alkanes

Synthesis

Hydrocarbons are common in organic chemistry. They can also be produced artificially through chemical reactions.

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