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Explain, why some fuels are called 'hydrocarbons'?

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Answered by mitadutta2332
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A hydrocarbon is an organic chemical compound composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms. ... Hydrocarbons are highly combustible and produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat when they are burned. Therefore, hydrocarbons are highly effective as a source of fuel.

Answered by DevanshRawatJEE2023
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The compounds containing Carbon and Hydrogen are called Hydrocarbons.

Some hydrocarbons such as propane and butane are used as commercial fuels due to their high calorific value. They are also safe, non-toxic and clean burning fuels that release large amount of energy on burning.

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