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== == I'm assuming you're referring to the release of hydrocarbons from a combustion reaction (ie, a car engine). In order to prevent the release of hydrocarbons from a reaction like this and maximize efficiency, you should first understand the chemical equation of this reaction.

Balanced Equation for the Combustion of Octane (hydrocarbon in gasoline):

1 Octane + 11 Oxygens --(reacts to form)--> 6 Waters + 8 Carbon Dioxides

C8H12 + 11O2 ----> 6H2O + 8CO2

(Note, Oxygen is diatomic in its standard state, O2)

So, in order to completely burn one molecule of Octane, we need 11 O2 molecules. In other words, the correct mix for the complete combustion of Octane is 11:1.

Applying this to our cars, in order to reduce the release of hydrocarbons, the best thing we can do is ensure that our fuel to air mixtures are correct. If the emissions report on your car says you're releasing too many hydrocarbons, get the computer tuned or get a new fuel injector (or clean the carburetor) to make sure the mixture is correct.

Stop burning fossil fuel and/or use catalytic converters to convert them into water.

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