Molecular Structures - Hydrocarbons

Methane, CH4, ethane, C2H6, propane, C3H8, and butane, C4H10, are examples of hydrocarbons, which are compounds with only carbon and hydrogen. 

 

Methane, CH4

Ethane, C2H6

Propane, C3H8

Butane, C4H10

 

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