What is incomplete combustion? What are it's by-product?

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Incomplete combustion occurs when a combustion reaction occurs without a sufficient supply of oxygen.
The byproducts are Carbon monoxide (CO), Water ( H2O) and Carbon.
Eg: 4CH4 + 5O2 --> 2CO + 8H2O + 2C

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