Question

which statement about hydrocarbons is false? hydrocarbons can form straight, branched, or ringed structures. hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms. hydrocarbons are inorganic compounds. hydrocarbons consist of atoms linked by single or double bonds.

Explanation:

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms. They can have straight - chain, branched - chain, or ring structures and their atoms are linked by single or double bonds. Inorganic compounds do not contain carbon - hydrogen bonds in the same sense as hydrocarbons.

Answer:

C. Hydrocarbons are inorganic compounds