How is carbon monoxide gas formed?

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Mostly carbon monoxide is formed when a large amount of carbon or its compounds is burnt in a limited supply of air or oxygen.

$C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} {O_{2}}_{(g)} ⟶ C O_{(g)}$

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