Answer to Question #233261 in Organic Chemistry for Asel

Question

List down the different types of hydrocarbons, explaining the types of reactions it undergoes, each with an example. 

Answer 1

There are four main types of hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic hydrocarbons.

The simplest hydrocarbons are called alkanes. Alkanes are characterized by a simple carbon chain where every carbon atom is bonded to 2 hydrogen atoms and 2 carbon atoms.