Question

When a hydrocarbon is burnt, the products obtained are _________ and ________.

(a) CO + H₂
(b) CO₂ + H₂
(c) CO₂ + H₂O
(d) CO + H₂O

Answer 1

(c) ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$ and ${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$

Hydrocarbons burn and react with the oxygen present in the air to form carbon dioxide and water along with the generation of a huge amount of energy.