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Molecules which are composed mostly of carbon and hydrogen molecules are called organic compounds.

Molecules which are composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen molecules are called hydrocarbons. Methane (swamp gas) and octane (the primary component of automobile gasoline) are two examples.

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