What is a hydrocarbon? Give any 3 examples.
The compounds which are formed by the combination of carbon and hydrogen are called hydrocarbons.
Its examples are:
- Methane (CH4)
- Ethane (C2H6)
- Ethene (C2H4)
What are alcohols? Write down their types and examples of each.
Alcohols are organic compound which contains hydroxyl group (OH). Its types are:
> Monohydric alcohol ---------> Methanol
> Dihydric alcohol ---------> Ethylene glycol
> Trihydric alcohol ----------> Glycerol