Hydrocarbon
Hydrocarbon: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Hydrocarbons, Propane, Butane, Structure of Methane, Types of Hydrocarbons, Properties of Hydrocarbons, Occurrence of Methane, Time Taken for Formation of Fossil Fuels and, Effect of High Pressure and High Temperature
Important Questions on Hydrocarbon

Butane does not vaporise at room temperture.

Butane undergoes a _____ reaction to form carbon dioxide and water.

Butane at room temperature and atmospheric pressure is:


Write the chemical reaction of propane in the presence of an excess of oxygen.

Propane forms _____ gas in the presence of insufficient oxygen.

Propane reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water. The type of reaction is:

Alkynes are saturated hydrocarbons.

_____ are examples of saturated hydrocarbons.

Alkane, alkenes, alkynes, and arenes are grouped as:



Hydrocarbons are insoluble in water.

Hydrocarbons are capable of making bonds. This property is known as _____.

What are the sources of hydrocarbons?


Dead organisms are transformed into natural gas and petroleum in:

The characteristic of coal is _____.
