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Hydrocarbons, when burnt in an oxygen deficient environment, gives a blue flame.


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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B

False


The incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons happens in an oxygen deficient environment. The resulting flame is yellow in colour and soot is also formed in the process.

Blue Flame occurs when the hydrocarbons undergo complete combustion.


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