Which macromolecules contain mainly carbon and hydrogen?

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G_Ozdilek
Mar 5, 2018

Hydrocarbons

Explanation:

Methane, ethane, propane, etc. are hydrocarbons that contain only carbon and hydrogen. Condensed formulas of some of them:

Methane #CH_4#
Ethane #C_2H_6#
Propane #C_3H_8#
Butane #C_4H_10#
Pentane #C_5H_12#

etc. These are also called organic chemicals or organic substances.

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