Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019147

When ethene burns in limited oxygen, which compound is likely to be produced?

1

Carbon hydrogen

2

Carbon dioxide

3

Soot

4

Oxygen

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Soot

Solution:

When ethene (an unsaturated hydrocarbon) burns in limited oxygen, soot is produced due to incomplete combustion. Carbon dioxide is also formed but in reduced quantities compared to soot.

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