If you remove all of the functional groups from an organic molecule such that it contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms,the molecule is called ________.

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The term hydrocarbon refers to organic molecules that contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms. When all functional groups are removed from an organic molecule, it becomes a hydrocarbon. A carbohydrate contains functional groups such as hydroxyl and carbonyl groups, and is not a suitable answer. An inorganic molecule does not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, which is not a correct response. Polar refers to the unequal sharing of electrons in a molecule, and is not relevant to the question.

If You Remove All of the Functional Groups from an Organic