Hydrocarbons

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

• Methane CH₄
• Ethane C₂H₆
• Propane C₃H₈
• Butane & Isobutane C₄H₁₀
• Pentane, Isopentane, & Neopentane C₅H₁₂

Synthesis

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

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