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the use of hydrocarbons (alkanes) depends on the number of carbon atoms

number of carbon atoms form use

1-4 (g) heating and cooking fuel

5-7 (L) solvents and gasoline

6-18 (L) gasoline

12-24 (L) jet fuel and camp stove fuel

18-50 (L) diesel fuel, heating oil and lubricants

50+ (s) petroleum jelly, paraffin wax, tar and asphalt

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The majority of hydrocarbons found naturally occur in crude oil. Petroleum is a liquid form of hydrocarbons.

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