![ Hydrocarbon combustion refers to the type of reaction
where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to
create carbon dioxide, water, and heat. Hydrocarbons
are molecules consisting of both hydrogen and carbon.
They are most famous for being the primary constituent
of fossil fuels, namely natural gas, petroleum, and coal.
For this reason, fossil fuel resourcesare often referred to
as hydrocarbon resources.[1] Energy is obtained from
fossil fuels through combustion (burning) of the fuel.
Although impurities exist in fossil fuels, hydrocarbon
combustion is the primary process in the burning of
fossil fuel.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
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- 2. Hydrocarbon combustion refers to the type of reaction where a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to create carbon dioxide, water, and heat. Hydrocarbons are molecules consisting of both hydrogen and carbon. They are most famous for being the primary constituent of fossil fuels, namely natural gas, petroleum, and coal. For this reason, fossil fuel resourcesare often referred to as hydrocarbon resources.[1] Energy is obtained from fossil fuels through combustion (burning) of the fuel. Although impurities exist in fossil fuels, hydrocarbon combustion is the primary process in the burning of fossil fuel.
- 7. Complete combustion Complete combustion (given sufficient oxygen) of any hydrocarbon produces carbon dioxide and water.Provided the combustion is complete, all the hydrocarbons will burn with a blue flame.