Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications,

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Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?

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Carbon and its compounds on burning in air or oxygen release a large amount of heat and light. Hence, carbon and its compounds are used as fuels for most applications.

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