Question

Compare your answers for parts A through F. Which actions would decrease the number of hydrogen atoms in a

hydrocarbon?
Select all the correct answers.
O decreasing the number of carbon atoms in the chain
Odecreasing the number of bonds between the carbon atoms
increasing the number of branches in the carbon chain
increasing the number of bonds between the carbon atoms

Answer 1

Decreasing the number of bonds between carbon atoms would decrease the number of hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon.

Step-by-step explanation:

Explanation

A hydrocarbon is an organic compound made up of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons are the main component of fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas.