Which of the following best describes hydrocarbons?
A)Alkanes in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by a hydroxyl group
B)Binary compounds of carbon and hydrogen
C)Organic compounds containing water and carbon
D)Covalently bonded carbon compounds which have intermolecular force attractions to hydrogen compounds
E)Compounds which are formed by the reaction of a naturally occurring carbon-containing substance and water

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Hydrocarbons are organic compounds consisting only of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They can be classified into different types such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes based on their carbon-carbon bonding.

Which of the Following Best Describes Hydrocarbons