Write short note about hydrocarbon. - Vidyadip

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Write short note about hydrocarbon.

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In organic chemistry, a hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen as the only elements.
They are examples of group 14 hydrides.
Alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons are different types of hydrocarbons.
Most of the hydrocarbons found on earth occur naturally in crude oil.
They mainly undergo substitution, addition or combustion reactions.
Most hydrocarbons are flammable and toxic.
They are the primary energy source in the form of combustible fuel source.

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