Chapter 21, Problem 5E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A definition of a hydrocarbon and also among the following compounds, hydrocarbons are to be identified.

${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$; ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}$; ${\text{C}}_{\text{8}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}$; ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}$

Concept introduction:

A hydrocarbon is an organic compound that contains carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are classified as an alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Hydrocarbon bonded to 4 other carbon atoms and does not contain any double or triple bonds are called saturated hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons contains a carbon-carbon triple or a double bond is present are called unsaturated hydrocarbons.