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Here are some examples of hydrocarbons:

Chemical examples: Methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, etc.

Everyday examples: LP gas (cooking gas), petrol, candle wax, petroleum gel, some plastics such as those shopping bags and milk bottles are made of, acetylene (used for welding).

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