They are going to run out and when you burn them you get carbon dioxide which is proving to be a bit of an issue for early 21st Century man! read more
Advantages. We can use hydrocarbons as fuel. Can be cheap. Provides energy quickly and is moderately reliable. The amount of carbon dioxide released can be controlled. The amount of other gases released, such as sulfur impurities, can also be reduced by being refined further (although this process would be expensive). read more
However, some of these in general cause necrosis of leaves, choruses of flower buds, growth inhibition etc. in plants. In animals hydrocarbons may cause irritation of mucous membrane and bronchial constriction. Many hydrocarbons are known to have carcinogenic properties. 1. Methane : Methane, a gaseous hydrocarbon is a greenhouse gas. read more
Advantages: Alkanes are, 1- good fuel, 2-higer alkanes are good lubricants, 3- they are antiseptic for external use. Disadvantages: disadvantages of alkanes is that they are less reactive than acids. read more