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What is a hydrocarbon? What happen to a hydrocarbon when it burn

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Answer:Burning hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen (O2) produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). If there is too much carbon or too little oxygen present when hydrocarbons are burned, carbon monoxide (CO) may also be emitted.

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