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Hydrocarbon
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a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with the simplest form being alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes
Example
Methane ( CH₄ ) is the simplest hydrocarbon, belonging to the alkane group.
Ethene ( C₂H₄ ) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond, classified as an alkene.
Acetylene ( C₂H₂ ) is a hydrocarbon with a triple bond, falling into the alkyne category.
