Question

why carbon and its compound used as fuels in most cases?

Answer 1

simple , because they have high calorific value i.e. on burning they produce large amount of heat. That heat can be used efficiently.

Answer 2

Heya mate
The answer of ur question is




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.



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