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Definition & Composition

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed exclusively of hydrogen (H) and carbon (C) atoms.

General Formula: CₓHᵧKey Feature: Nonpolar, hydrophobic, and combustible.

Classification & Examples

CategoryStructureExample CompoundsProperties
Alkanes (Paraffins)C–C single bondsMethane (CH₄), Octane (C₈H₁₈)Saturated, low reactivity
Alkenes (Olefins)C=C double bondsEthylene (C₂H₄), Propylene (C₃H₆)Unsaturated, polymerization
AlkynesC≡C triple bondsAcetylene (C₂H₂)Highly reactive, welding fuel
AromaticsBenzene rings (C₆H₆)Toluene, XyleneStable, carcinogenic potential

Key Properties

PropertyAlkanesAlkenes/AlkynesAromatics
ReactivityLow (free radical)High (electrophilic)Moderate (substitution)
Boiling PointIncreases with chain lengthSimilar trendHigher due to ring structure
CombustionClean flame (CH₄)Sooty flame (C₂H₂)Smoky flame (C₆H₆)

Natural Sources & Extraction

SourceHydrocarbon TypeExtraction Method
Natural GasMethane (CH₄)Drilling, fracking
Crude OilC5–C40 alkanesFractional distillation
CoalAromatics (e.g., benzene)Destructive distillation

Industrial Applications

IndustryUse CaseExample Hydrocarbon
EnergyGasoline, jet fuelOctane (C₈H₁₈)
PolymersPlastics (PE, PP, PVC)Ethylene (C₂H₄)
ChemicalsSolvents, synthetic rubbersButadiene (C₄H₆)
PharmaceuticalsDrug precursors (e.g., aspirin)Toluene (C₇H₈)

Environmental Impact

IssueCauseMitigation
CO₂ EmissionsCombustion of fossil fuelsCarbon capture (CCS)
Air PollutionIncomplete combustion (CO, soot)Catalytic converters
SpillsOil leaks/accidentsBioremediation

Safety & Handling

HazardPrecautionExample
FlammabilityStore in flame-proof areasGasoline (Flash point: -43°C)
ToxicityVentilation for volatile aromaticsBenzene (carcinogen)
AsphyxiationMonitor methane leaksNatural gas (odorless)

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