Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Organic Chemistry And Petrochemicals (Section 2 - No. 5)
Which of the following statements about the combustion of hydrocarbons is/are correct?
Complete combustion requires a plentiful supply of oxygen.
Complete combustion produces carbon monoxide.
Incomplete combustion produces carbon dioxide.
Incomplete combustion produces soot.
Explanation
Complete combustion needs plenty of oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, while incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide and soot.
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