Types of Chemical Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

Incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon (limited O₂) typically produces

  • A

    No products

  • B

    CO₂ and H₂O only

  • C

    CO and/or soot (C) along with H₂O

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  • D

    Only H₂

Explanation

With insufficient O₂, oxidation doesn't go to CO₂; CO (carbon monoxide) and elemental carbon (soot) form.

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