Which of the Following Compounds Is Not a Hydrocarbon

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is not a hydrocarbon?

• A)CH₂O
• B)CH₄
• C)C₆H₆
• D)CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₃
• E)C₅H₁₀

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

The success an organism has in passing its genes through offspring in the context of evolutionary biology.

Fecundity

Describes the reproductive capacity of an individual, such as the number and quality of eggs or sperm. As a measure of relative fitness, fecundity refers to the number of offspring produced by an organism.

Continual Reproduction

The ability of an organism to produce offspring repeatedly over its lifetime.

Mature At Birth

Refers to organisms that are born in an advanced state, with the ability to survive without parental care immediately.