Question

Which compound is a hydrocarbon?

A) CO2
B) C2H6
C) H2O

Answer 1

b) C2H6

Step-by-step explanation:

Hydrocarbons:-

Hydrocarbons are the compounds which consists of both hydrogen and carbon.

The composition of following options:-

• (a) CO2 => Carbon + Oxygen
• (b) C2H6 => Carbon + Hydrogen
• (c) H2O => Hydrogen + Oxygen

From the above compositions, we can conclude that option (b) is correct.

Answer 2

B

Step-by-step explanation:

it only consists of carbon and hydrogen