Which of the Following Best Describes Hydrocarbons

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes hydrocarbons?

• A)Alkanes in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by a hydroxyl group
• B)Binary compounds of carbon and hydrogen
• C)Organic compounds containing water and carbon
• D)Covalently bonded carbon compounds which have intermolecular force attractions to hydrogen compounds
• E)Compounds which are formed by the reaction of a naturally occurring carbon-containing substance and water

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