Question

Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuel for most applications ??

Answer 1

Most of the carbon compounds give a lot of heat and light when burnt in air. Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a clean flame and no smoke is produced. The carbon compounds,used as a fuel, have high calorific values. Therefore, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels for most applications.

Answer 2

It is because that carbon and it's compound are organic and are widely available