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Q.What is the product which is poisonous and causes air pollution, formed by incomplete combustion of alkane?

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Step 1. Contrast with complete combustion. Section 15.1.5 describes complete combustion of an alkane (plenty of O2) giving CO2 and H2O with a large release of heat.

Step 2. Identify the incomplete-combustion product. When the oxygen supply is limited, the carbon is only partially oxidised, giving carbon monoxide (CO) instead of carbon dioxide, along with water. …

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