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What is the formula for incomplete combustion? ocr a chemistry a level question

In the textbook for incomplete combustion it has three different outcomes of equations
one forming carbon monoxide carbon and water
one forming carbon dioxide carbon monoxide and water
a=one forming carbon dioxide carbon monoxide carbon and water
which do i use in exam questions? ocr a chemistry
Original post by youreanutter
In the textbook for incomplete combustion it has three different outcomes of equations
one forming carbon monoxide carbon and water
one forming carbon dioxide carbon monoxide and water
a=one forming carbon dioxide carbon monoxide carbon and water
which do i use in exam questions? ocr a chemistry


The second one
Original post by Mayhem™
The second one


why that one may i ask
Original post by youreanutter
why that one may i ask


Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide because there isn't enough oxygen, however some carbon dioxide is still produced.
Water is a by-product of any type of combustion.
Original post by Mayhem™
Incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide because there isn't enough oxygen, however some carbon dioxide is still produced.
Water is a by-product of any type of combustion.


ok so why not the third one?
Original post by youreanutter
ok so why not the third one?


Because Carbon on it's own isn't produced, I don't think you need to know why for A-level.
Original post by Mayhem™
Because Carbon on it's own isn't produced, I don't think you need to know why for A-level.


oh okay thanks for help

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