Why hydrocarbons are used as fuel?

Answer 1

There are two reasons : 1) Higher calorific value 2) Large chain hydrocarbons have high impurities and when broken into smaller chain compounds their volumetric rate increases. So for the same mass we get a higher volume and this translates into greater profitability. There are two reasons : 1) Higher calorific value 2) Large chain hydrocarbons have high impurities and when broken into smaller chain compounds their volumetric rate increases. So for the same mass we get a higher volume and this translates into greater profitability.

Answer 2

Cracking is the process in which "higher" hydrocarbons are broken down and converted into "lower" hydrocarbons. It's only natural that we use long chain hydrocarbons in cracking- we want the smaller hydrocarbons because they have higher demand.

Answer 3

Light, high energy potential (kJ per kg), easy flamable and transportable.

Answer 4

They have a lower boiling point, greater volatility (tendency to turn to gas), a lower viscosity (how easily it flows) and burn with little smoke very well.

Answer 5

because they need less energy to break the bonds between them

Answer 6

Hydrocarbons are used as fuel as to ensure equilibrium between the yellow turtle and the tooth brush.

Answer 7

the burning of hydrocarbons produces excess amount of heat , it is a highly exothermic reaction and because of it ,HYDROCARBONS ARE USED AS FUEL

Answer 8

Smaller