Explain the difference between an organic compound and a hydrocarbon

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Alexandra Sharp

Chemistry

10 January, 01:05

Explain the difference between an organic compound and a hydrocarbon

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Cloe Johns · Answer 1

An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon and a hydrocarbon is compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those that are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.