


One mole of an alkane (\(x\)) requires 8 mole oxygen for complete combustion. Sum of number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in the alkane (\(x\)) is ______.
Consider the following reaction sequence.

Hydrocarbons can be described as organic compounds that consists only hydrogen and carbon atoms. These compounds are of different types and thereby have distinct natures. Hydrocarbons are colorless gases and are known for discharging faint odours. These have been categorized under four major classes named as alkynes, alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.