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Chemistry:Hydrocarbons

Organic compoundComposed of only hydrogen & carbonEnergy source- PetroleumNaturally occur in crude oil

Organic Chemistry

Simple Hydrocarbon

Variation

Alkanes

1st type of hydrocarbon Single bond No loops Not very active Little biological activity Homologous series of organic compounds

Alkenes

Olefin or olefineUnsaturated chemical compundDouble bondGeneral formula CnH2n Widely used in petrochemical industry

Alkynes

AcetelynesTriple Bond2 carbon atomsHydrophobicMore ReactiveGeneral formula CnH2n-2

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