Hydrocarbons Definition, Types, Examples & Uses

Hydrocarbons

Subject: General Science

Book: NCERT Chemistry Class 12

Study of organic compounds with carbon and hydrogen.
- **Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes**:
- Structure and chemical properties.
- **Aromatic Hydrocarbons**:
- Benzene and its reactions.
- **Petroleum and Its Refining**:
- Fractional distillation.

**Possible Exam Questions:**
1. Explain the structural differences between alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
2. What are the physical and chemical properties of benzene?
3. How is petroleum refined? Explain fractional distillation.
4. Describe the Markovnikov’s rule in addition reactions.
5. How do hydrocarbons contribute to environmental pollution?