Combustion of an aromatic compound gives rise to a sooty flame, why?

Breaking the ring requires more energy

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Incomplete combustion happens because the ratio of carbon to hydrogen is close to one

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The amount of carbon atoms present gives rise to sooty flame

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Resonance stabilises the compound giving rise to sooty flame

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The correct option is B Incomplete combustion happens because the ratio of carbon to hydrogen is close to one
Incomplete combustion happens because the ratio of carbon to hydrogen is close to one. For example, in benzene, the ratio is 1.

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