Distinguish between the following:Open chain hydrocarbons and closed c

1.	Distinguish between the following:Open chain hydrocarbons and closed chain hydrocarbons.
Answer» Open chain hydrocarbons: 1. A hydrocarbon in which the chain of carbon atoms is not cyclic is called an open chain hydrocarbon. 2. All aliphatic hydrocarbons contain open chains. Closed chain hydrocarbons: 1. A hydrocarbon in which the chain of carbon atoms is present in a cyclic form or ring form is called a closed chain hydrocarbon. 2. All aromatic hydrocarbons contain closed chains.

Distinguish between the following:Open chain hydrocarbons and closed chain hydrocarbons.

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Open chain hydrocarbons:

1. A hydrocarbon in which the chain of carbon atoms is not cyclic is called an open chain hydrocarbon.

2. All aliphatic hydrocarbons contain open chains.

Closed chain hydrocarbons:

1. A hydrocarbon in which the chain of carbon atoms is present in a cyclic form or ring form is called a closed chain hydrocarbon.

2. All aromatic hydrocarbons contain closed chains.