Differentiate between complete combustion and incomplete combustion.

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Complete combustion Incomplete combustion

Complete combustion is a combustion process that takes place in the presence of adequate air or oxygen. Complete combustion is a combustion process that takes place in the presence of inadequate air or oxygen.

Complete combustion results in the formation of carbon dioxide, water, heat and light. Incomplete combustion results in the formation of carbon monoxide, soot, water, heat and light.

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Complete combustion	Incomplete combustion
Complete combustion is a combustion process that takes place in the presence of adequate air or oxygen.	Complete combustion is a combustion process that takes place in the presence of inadequate air or oxygen.
Complete combustion results in the formation of carbon dioxide, water, heat and light.	Incomplete combustion results in the formation of carbon monoxide, soot, water, heat and light.