HOW DO ALKANES BURN IN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF AIR GIVE CHEMICAL REACTION
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HOW DO ALKANES BURN IN INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF AIR GIVE CHEMICAL REACTION
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Answer:
Incomplete combustion of alkanes: It occurs when there is not enough amount of oxygen for fuel to react completely. This leads to the formation of carbon or carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide formed as a by product is a colourless poisonous gas.
Explanation:
For example:
CH₄ + O₂ → C + 2H₂O
CCH₄(g) + (3/2)O₂ (g) → CO(g) + 2H₂O(l)
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