Why is methane considered the simplest hydrocarbon?

Answer 1

Methane consists of only a single carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, each coupled with a single bond. It can be considered the simplest hydrocarbon because it has the absolute minimum number of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and the simplest bond structure, of any hydrocarbon.

Answer 2

because it is made out of a long string of carbon and hydrogen atoms

Answer 3

Ethene is C2H4. It contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms, and so it is a hydrocarbon. It is also an organic molecule.

Answer 4

Alkanes and alkenes are called hydrocarbons because they are compounds of carbon and hydrogen.

Answer 5

It because alkane contains Hydrogen and Carbon

Answer 6

Because they contain only Hydrogen and Carbon.