"Hydrocarbon chains" refers to a series of carbon atoms connected together, with hydrogen atoms attached to them. It is a basic structure found in various fuels and oils, such as gasoline or natural gas.
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- Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains consisting of single carboxylic acid group and are not very soluble in water. (strengthtrainingendeavors.com)
- It also allowed the zeolites to convert 60 % of the longer hydrocarbon chains into five key chemical starting materials: benzene, toluene, xylene, propylene, and ethylene. (sciencemag.org)
- The second - stage reaction strips off the fatty acids» carboxyl group (a carbon atom, two oxygen atoms, and a hydrogen atom) and breaks the remaining hydrocarbon chains into smaller fragments, yielding a light oil. (discovermagazine.com)
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