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Two students are studying hydrocarbon combustion, or the burning of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen in the presence of oxygen gas. Both students express their views on this phenomenon. 
Student 1: Hydrocarbons are high in energy and therefore naturally burn in order to release that energy. That energy is released in the form of light and heat. If water is thrown onto a fire, it will extinguish it because it cuts the combustion from the oxygen gas required for it to burn.
Student 2: Hydrocarbons are compounds at a greater energy state than the compounds produced when they burn. This excess energy changes to heat when hydrocarbons burn. Lastly, hydrocarbons require a spark to initiate the combustion. 
Q. Which of the following statements would both students be most likely to agree?
  • a)
    Hydrocarbons produce light when they burn.
  • b)
    The products of hydrocarbons do not burn.
  • c)
    Hydrocarbons are high energy compounds.
  • d)
    The products of combustion are low in energy.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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