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)
Methane gas is called marsh gas. Why?
We know that, methane is formed by the decomposition of organic matter within water in marshy places. So, it is called marsh gas.