Question

What is the term given for the expression "where there is not enough of an oxidant to burn up all the fuel in an efficient manner"?

• A. Combustion
• B. Incomplete combustion
• C. Burning
• D. Incombustible

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Incomplete combustion

Anything which doesn't go through complete burning is considered as incomplete combustion. This happens when enough oxygen is not available to burn up all the efficient fuel. Incomplete combustion results in the production of carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas) and carbon soot instead of carbon dioxide.