Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
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What is a Hydrocarbon?
A
A compound that contain only carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms.
2
Q
How are Hydrocarbons obtained?
A
They are obtained from crude oil by fractional distillation and can be classified into different groups.
3
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What are the three groups of Hydrocarbons?
A
The three groups are called alkanes,alkenes and cycloalkanes.
4
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What is fractional distilation?
A
Fractional distillation is when a compound is boiled so the gasses of the separate hydrocarbons inside it are split.
