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Write any four importance of hydrocarbon.

Importance of hydrocarbon are:

● Hydrocarbons are the primary source of energy in today’s world. Methane in CNG and Propane and butane in LPG are different forms of hydrocarbons.


● Freons, a form of hydrocarbon, are used as refrigerants and aerosol propellants.


● They are also used in the manufacturing of polymers like polythene, polystyrene and so on.


● They are used in to manufacture drugs and dyes and also serve as lubricating oil and grease.


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