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Hydrocarbon
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hidrocarburo
a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with the simplest form being alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes
Ejemplo
Methane (CH₄) is the simplest hydrocarbon, belonging to the alkane group.
Acetylene (C₂H₂) is a hydrocarbon with a triple bond, falling into the alkyne category.
Ethene (C₂H₄) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond, classified as an alkene.
Butene (C₄H₈) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with one double bond, classified as an alkene.
Oil and gas exploration often targets sedimentary basins where hydrocarbons are trapped beneath layers of rock.
