Which of the Following Best Describes Hydrocarbons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes hydrocarbons?

A) Alkanes in which a hydrogen atom is replaced by a hydroxyl group
B) Binary compounds of carbon and hydrogen
C) Organic compounds containing water and carbon
D) Covalently bonded carbon compounds which have intermolecular force attractions to hydrogen compounds
E) Compounds which are formed by the reaction of a naturally occurring carbon-containing substance and water