Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2021


The compounds made up of only carbon and hydrogen are called?

A

Carbon compounds

B

Hydrocarbons

C

Atoms

D

Carbon hydrolysis

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Correct Option: B

In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons are examples of group 14 hydrides. Hydrocarbons are generally colourless and hydrophobic, and their odours are usually weak or exemplified by the odours of gasoline and lighter fluid. Wikipedia

Natural sources of hydrocarbon are coal, natural gas and petroleum.

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