A student states that this structural formula represents a hydrocarbon.
H H
H-C-0-0-H
I-0-I
Is the student correct?
Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains a carbon backbone.
Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains hydrogen and oxygen.
No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
No, a hydrocarbon contains at least one double or triple bond.