Source

Hydrocarbons are compunds that have both the elements carbon and hydrogen. Motors of cars do not always burn the fuel completely. There is tiny amounts of unburnt hydrocarbons in car exhaust.

Another source of generation is from the careless of workers. Petrols and organic solvents are left unattended and exposed to air. Since those solvents are volatile in nature, these hydrocarbons pose danger to our health.

Health Effects

Certain hydrocarbons are carcinogenic. Prolonged exposure to such solvents can cause cancer (Click here for details of formation of cancer). The formation of photochemical smog renders other health problems possible.

Social Effects

Hydrocarbons are one of the components of photochemical smog. It affects our health and produces a brown haze around the city. Hydrocarbons are generally flammable. The existence of vapours induces dangers of catching fire. This leads to a lost in valuables and even lives!

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Photochamical smog

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