Question

Carbon combines with hydrogen to form

• A. aqua regia
• B. halogen
• C. hydrocarbon
• D. ionic compound

Hint:

Hydrocarbons are of three main types: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Definition.
Compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called \emph{hydrocarbons} (e.g., methane, ethane).