Answer to Question #302932 in Organic Chemistry for Abi

Question

Explain why carbon monoxide is sometimes a product of an alkane combustion

reaction.

Answer 1

During complete combustion carbon and hydrogen combine with oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). During incomplete combustion part of the carbon is not completely oxidized producing soot or carbon monoxide (CO). .Incomplete combustion occurs because of: Insufficient mixing of air and fuel.