Question

why carbon and its componds used as fuels ??​

Answer 1

The carbon compounds, used as a fuel, have high calorific values. Therefore, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels for most applications. 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

Answer 2

Explanation:

Generally carbon compounds have hydrogen and it's bond in them...hydrogen has high calorific value..so when the bonds of these compounds break a lot of energy is produced..hence are used as fuels