Which of the following is an accurate description of hydrocarbons?
A) Most of them contain phosphorus.
B) They are nonpolar molecules.
C) Most of them contain sulfur.
D) They are polar molecules.

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Hydrocarbons are composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and they are generally nonpolar due to the similar electronegativities of carbon and hydrogen, which leads to an even distribution of charge.

Which of the Following Is an Accurate Description of Hydrocarbons