To complete: The given sentence.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Carbon and hydrogen combine to form numerous compounds.
When carbon forms a compound with hydrogen, the compound is called hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbons contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms that form single, double or triple bonds with each other. Methane and propane are some examples of hydrocarbons.
Conclusion:
The most common compounds that contain the element carbon are called hydrocarbons.
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