Definition
Hydrocarbons are the compounds formed by Hydrogen and Carbon (because they are really compatible and stable with each other).
Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Trick for finding the no. of bonds in Hydrocarbons
Prefixes based on No. of Carbon atoms
| # C | Prefix |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meth- |
| 2 | Eth- |
| 3 | Prop- |
| 4 | But- |
| 5 | Pent- |
| 6 | Hex- |
| 7 | Hept- |
| 8 | Oct- |
| 9 | Non- |
| 10 | Dec- |
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Carbon’s Specialties Catenation
Flashcards
What are hydrocarbons? ? Hydrocarbons are the compounds formed by Hydrogen and Carbon (because they are really compatible and stable with each other).