Hydro-carbons and fossil fuels

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What are hydrocarbons? 
Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed only of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
What are some examples of hydrocarbons?
Methane (CH₄)
Propane (C₃H₈)
Octane (C₈H₁₈)
What are the major types of fossil fuels?
Coal
Oil (Petroleum)
Natural Gas
What is a key characteristic of fossil fuels?
They are non-renewable energy sources.

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