Chapter 23, Problem 1STP

To determine

To Choose: The correct option.

Answer to Problem 1STP

Option C

Explanation of Solution

Introduction: Compounds containing carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons.

Carbon forms a large number of compounds with hydrogen. These compounds are termed as hydrocarbons.

Hydrocarbons contain long chains of carbons attached to hydrogen atoms, due to carbon’s property of catenation.

Hydrocarbons are classified as aliphatic hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons depending on the type of carbon chain (open or closed) present in them.

Conclusion: Hydrocarbon molecules contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms.