What name is given to a hydrocarbon that contains a six-membered ring of alternating single and double bonds?
A) alkane
B) alkene
C) alkyne
D) aromatic
E) none of the above

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A hydrocarbon that contains a six-membered ring of alternating single and double bonds is called an aromatic compound. This type of compound is also known as an arene and includes the well-known compound benzene.

What Name Is Given to a Hydrocarbon That Contains a Six-Membered