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hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are a class of organic compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen.

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hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons are a class of organic compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen.

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Common hydrocarbons include natural gas, crude oil, and coal. Hydrocarbons are the primary source of the world's electric energy and heat sources due to the power created when they are burned.