What is the definition of a hydrocarbon?(1 point)

Responses

a large chain of carbons and hydrogens bonded together
a large chain of carbons and hydrogens bonded together
electrons shared between two different atoms
electrons shared between two different atoms
polysaccarides that are used as a source of energy.
polysaccarides that are used as a source of energy.
a carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen bonded together.

1 answer

The correct definition of a hydrocarbon is:

a large chain of carbons and hydrogens bonded together.

(Note: This definition could also include smaller structures, but generally, hydrocarbons refer to any organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.)