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Hydrocarbons and alcohols are often used as solvents.
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These contain long hydrocarbon chains and a carboxylic acid group on one end.
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This compound is soluble in hydrocarbon solvents, and conducts electricity poorly in solution and in the melt.
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This high miscibility with water means that ethanol can not be efficiently shipped through modern pipelines, like liquid hydrocarbons, over long distances.
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The third tank should be practically clear of any hydrocarbon floating on its surface.
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After 1947, chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticides of many varieties were found to be effective at the low concentrations practical for preservative treatment.
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The overall objective is identifying the reservoir's capacity to produce hydrocarbons, such as oil, natural gas and condensate.
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It is of theoretical interest as one of the simplest non-benzenoid conjugated hydrocarbons.
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As a consequence, these areas are concentrated with toxic compounds due to mineral and hydrocarbon exploration; this exploitation has increased in the last two decades.
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The hydrocarbon derived from benzoic acid thus acquired the name benzin, benzol, or benzene.
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