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)
Why is propane called a saturated hydrocarbon?
We all know that, propane contains all the carbon atoms that are connected by a single covalent bond. It is chemically less reactive so, it is called a saturated hydrocarbon.