What are the main classifications of hydrocarbons? What

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What are the main classifications of hydrocarbons? What are their generic molecular formulas?

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What are the main classifications of hydrocarbons? What are their generic molecular formulas?

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Solution 8EStep 1Hydrocarbons:Compounds having hydrogen and carbon are called hydrocarbons.Alkanes:The saturated hydrocarbons are called as alkanes.These having only single bond in between carbon and carbon atoms.Alkenes:The unsaturated hydrocarbons are called as alkenes.Alkenes having double bond in between the carbon and carbon atoms.Alkynes:The unsaturated hydrocarbons are called as alkynes.Alkynes having triple bond in between the carbon and carbon atoms.

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