Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040010

What is produced when carbon burns in oxygen?

1

Carbon monoxide

2

Carbon dioxide

3

Nitrogen

4

Hydrogen

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Carbon dioxide

Solution:

When carbon burns in oxygen, it reacts to form carbon dioxide (CO2), releasing heat and light. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced under limited oxygen conditions, but complete combustion results in carbon dioxide.

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