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First of all the basic different hydrocarbons are Alkanes, Alkenes , & Alkynes. Their names end in '-ane', '-ene' and 'yne', respectively. There are more complex hydrocarbons, such as Benzene(Phenyl) & 'Cyclo-', but for the moment I'll omit these.
Next the number of carbons in the chain gives the basic name.
Meth = 1 carbon
Eth = 2 carbons
Prop = 3 carbons
Buta = 4 carbons
Penta = 5 carbons
Hexa = 6 carbons
Hepta = 7 carbons
Octa = 8 carbons
Nons = 9 carbons
Deca = 10 carbons
So a hydrocarbon , with single bonds, and with two carbons is Ethane
A hydrocarbons, with one double bond and three carbons is Propene
A hydrocarbon, with one triple bond and four carbons is either But-1-yne or But-2-yne , depending on which carbon in the chain the the double/triple bond starts at.
Petroleum/Gassoline is Octane.
Benzene is a 6 carbon cyclic ring, with ,???three double bonds,. This a unique arrangement.
Other cyclic hydrocarbons are ;- Cyclohexane , Cyclohexene. and Cyclohex-1,3-diene.
There are many more. Hopefully that gives a little insight in to the nomenclature (naming system) of hydrocarbons;
The IUPAC authority have designed the nomenclature so that the name gives all the elements, structure and position of the atoms in organic compounds.
What else can I help you with?
What are carbons that have carbon-carbon double bonds called?
Carbons with carbon-carbon double bonds are called alkenes. They are unsaturated hydrocarbons characterized by the presence of at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
What are the double and triple bonded hydrocarbons called?
double bonded hydrocarbons are called "alkenes" and triple bonded hydrocarbons are called "alkynes"
What are two hydrocarbons with the same molcular formula but different structural formulas called?
Isomers
What is a mixture of hydrocarbons with different boiling points called?
Also a mixture, not a special name.
What are chlorinated and fluorinated hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons containing chlorine atoms are called chlorinated hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons containing fluorine atoms are called fluorinated hydrocarbons. eg> CHCl3, CHF3 etc
What are compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms?
Many compounds are composed of only carbon and hydrogen. These are the core of the group called hydrocarbons. They include compounds such as:methaneoctanepentanebenzenetoluenexylene
What are hydrocarbons called?
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds formed from hydrogen and carbon.
What are molecules with three carbons called?
Propane has three carbons and this is it's molecular structure: C3H8.
What is the name of the compound that only contain hydrogen and carbon?
Compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon are called hydrocarbons. They can be classified into different categories, including aliphatic hydrocarbons (like alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes) and aromatic hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are the primary constituents of fossil fuels and are essential in the production of energy and various chemical products.
What are Hydrocarbons containing only single-bonded carbon atoms called?
Saturated hydrocarbons
What do you mean by a fraction of petroleum?
Petroluem does not consist of a single substance but is a mixture of many substances - mostly several different hydrocarbons. These are separated by a process called fractional distillation. These different components are called fractions.
Are products made from petroleum called hydrocarbons?
No, products made from petroleum are generally referred to as petrochemicals, not hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which are typically found in petroleum and natural gas.
