Which of the following hydrocarbons have only one structure? A. Methane B. Ethane C. Propane D. All of these

Methane
Ethane
Propane
All of these

The correct answer is $\boxed{\text{A. Methane}}$.

Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon, with the chemical formula $CH_4$. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is the main component of natural gas. Methane is a very stable molecule and does not have any isomers, which are molecules with the same chemical formula but different structures.

Ethane is the second simplest hydrocarbon, with the chemical formula $C_2H_6$. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is also found in natural gas. Ethane has two isomers, ethane and ethylene.

Propane is the third simplest hydrocarbon, with the chemical formula $C_3H_8$. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is also found in natural gas. Propane has three isomers, propane, propene, and propylene.

Therefore, the only hydrocarbon that has only one structure is methane.

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