Hydrocarbons are organic compounds containing _______and hydrogen as their main components.

Carbon

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Sulphur

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Solution

The correct option is A
Carbon

Hydrocarbons are the organic compounds made up primarily of carbon and hydrogen. They exist as straight chains, branched structures or even in the form of ring-like structures. These compounds are separated by oil refining and then used for different energy needs.

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