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Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds2 Marks
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Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
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Answer

Carbon and its compounds are used as fuels because they burn in air releasing a lot of heat energy.

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