Fuel values of hydrocarbons increase as the ________ increases.
A)C atomic ratio
B)H/C atomic ratio
C)H atomic ratio
D)C/C atomic ratio
E)C/H atomic ratio

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The fuel value of hydrocarbons increases as the hydrogen to carbon (H/C) atomic ratio increases because a higher H/C ratio means more hydrogen is available for combustion per unit of carbon, leading to a higher energy yield.

Fuel Values of Hydrocarbons Increase as the ________ Increases