Hydrocarbon compounds consist of:
- Alkanes (CnH2n+2)
- Alkenes (CnH2n)
- Alkynes (CnH2n-2)
Comparison of the difference between carbon compounds and inorganic compounds
Carbon compounds |
inorganic compounds |
form covalent bonds |
form ionic bonds |
can form carbon chains |
cannot form
carbon chains |
non electrolyte |
electrolytes |
reaction is slow |
reaction is
fast |
low boiling point and melting point |
high boiling point and melting point |
soluble in organic solvents |
soluble in
ionizing solvents |