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What happens when a hydrocarbon combusts?

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Hydrocarbon combustion refers to the chemical reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to create carbon dioxide, water, and heat. Hydrocarbons are molecules consisting of both hydrogen and carbon. ... Methane combining with 2 oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and heat.

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