Question

why are carbon and compounds used as fuels for most application​

Answer 1

Most of the carbon compound gives a lot of heat and light when burnt in air .Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a clean flame and no smoke is produced . The carbon compound

,used as a fuel ,have high calorific values. therefore, carbon and it's compound are used as fuel for most application.

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Answer 2

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carbon and its compound are used as a fuel because they are releasing a lot of heat energy

for example

when carbon is burnt in air It form carbon dioxide and water vapour and releases a lot of heat

C + O²------ > CO² +Heat