Hydrocarbons

Definition

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They can be found in various forms, including straight chains, branched structures, and rings.

Related terms

Alkanes: Hydrocarbons consisting only of single covalent bonds between carbon atoms.

Isomers: Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

Aromatic compounds: Special type of hydrocarbons containing a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds.