Question

why are hydrocarbons flammable?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hydrocarbons are flammable because the carbon in their structure is in the most reduced form.

Hydrocarbons are a class of organic compounds that contain just carbon and hydrogen. The propane in your gas grill is an example of a hydrocarbon. The butane in your lighter is also an example of a hydrocarbon. Notice that both of these hydrocarbons are very flammable. As a matter of fact, flammability is a property of hydrocarbons, and the reaction is called a combustion reaction.