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a compound composed of hydrogen and carbon atoms, with the simplest form being alkanes, alkenes, or alkynes
- Methane (CH₄) is the simplest hydrocarbon, belonging to the alkane group.
- Ethene (C₂H₄) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond, classified as an alkene.
- Acetylene (C₂H₂) is a hydrocarbon with a triple bond, falling into the alkyne category.
- Butene (C₄H₈) is an unsaturated hydrocarbon with one double bond, classified as an alkene.
- Benzene (C₆H₆) is an aromatic hydrocarbon, exhibiting a ring structure with alternating single and double bonds.