Aliphatic hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in straight or branched chains, but not containing aromatic rings. They can be saturated (alkanes) or unsaturated (alkenes and alkynes).
Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Organic compounds that contain conjugated ring systems with alternating double bonds, such as benzene.
Hydrocarbon Chain: A series of connected carbon atoms with hydrogen atoms attached, forming the backbone structure for many organic molecules.
Functional Group: A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for certain chemical reactions and properties of that molecule.