In the combustion of hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide is formed. What has occurred?
A.
A single-replacement reaction has occurred.
B.
Complete combustion of hydrocarbon has occurred.
C.
Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon has occurred.
D.
A double replacement reaction has occurred.
E.
A combination reaction has occurred.
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C. Incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon has occurred.
In the combustion of hydrocarbons, complete combustion produces carbon dioxide (CO2) when there is enough oxygen. However, if there is insufficient oxygen, carbon monoxide (CO) is formed, which indicates incomplete combustion.
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