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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. | + | '''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 == | == Hydrocarbon Molecules == | ||
===Alkanes=== | ===Alkanes=== | ||
| + | '''[[Alkanes]]''' are non-cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms. | ||
*[[Methane]] CH<sub>4</sub> | *[[Methane]] CH<sub>4</sub> | ||
*[[Ethane]] C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> | *[[Ethane]] C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub> | ||
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*[[Butane]] & [[Isobutane]] C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>10</sub> | *[[Butane]] & [[Isobutane]] C<sub>4</sub>H<sub>10</sub> | ||
*[[Pentane]], [[Isopentane]], & [[Neopentane]] C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>12</sub> | *[[Pentane]], [[Isopentane]], & [[Neopentane]] C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>12</sub> | ||
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| + | ===Cycloalkanes=== | ||
| + | '''[[Cycloalkanes]]''' are cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms. | ||
| + | *Cyclopropane C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>8</sub> | ||
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| + | ===Alkenes=== | ||
| + | '''[[Alkenes]]''' are hydrocarbons containing at least one double carbon bond. | ||
| + | *Ethylene C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub> | ||
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== Synthesis == | == Synthesis == | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 12 December 2008
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
Alkanes are non-cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- Methane CH4
- Ethane C2H6
- Propane C3H8
- Butane & Isobutane C4H10
- Pentane, Isopentane, & Neopentane C5H12
Cycloalkanes
Cycloalkanes are cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- Cyclopropane C3H8
Alkenes
Alkenes are hydrocarbons containing at least one double carbon bond.
- Ethylene C2H4
Synthesis
Hydrocarbons are common in organic chemistry. They can also be produced artificially through chemical reactions.
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