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WAEC Chemistry 2020 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following products could be formed during incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon? I. Carbon II. Carbon (II) Oxide (Hydrogen)

  • A. I only
  • B. I and II onlyCorrect
  • C. I, II and III only
  • D. II and III only

Explanation

Complete combustion of a hydrocarbon produces CO2 and H2O. For incomplete combustion, carbon (soot) and CO may be produced, as incomplete combustion products are Carbon and Carbon (II) oxide.

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