Question

Is Coal A Hydrocarbon?

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons: Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of only 2 atoms, Carbon and Hydrogen.

• Generally, hydrocarbons are colorless gases with little to no odor.
• The main resources of hydrocarbons are fossil fuels found on the earth's crust.

Coal: Coal is the most important fossil fuel but contains 80% carbon and very small amounts of hydrogen.

• It is mainly composed of carbon with a small amount of hydrogen.
• Coal is used as fuel and in some places for heating it.
• Hence, the Coal is a Hydrocarbon.