Multiple choice

What products result only when incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon occurs?

  1. carbon dioxide

  2. carbon monoxide only

  3. water

  4. carbon monoxide and carbon

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons occurs when oxygen is limited, resulting in the production of carbon monoxide and carbon (soot) instead of just carbon dioxide and water.