When sufficient oxygen is not available, combustion of methane produces ______ gas and water.

carbon dioxide

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

carbon monoxide

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

hydrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

nitrogen

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B
carbon monoxide

Incomplete combustion takes place when sufficient amount of oxygen is not present. Incomplete combustion of fuels containing carbon like wood, coal, methane, petroleum, etc releases carbon monoxide (CO) gas which is a very poisonous gas.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Question 12
Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

(a) Methane
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Carbon monoxide
(d) Ammonia

Question 12
Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

(a) Methane
(b) Carbon dioxide
(c) Carbon monoxide
(d) Ammonia

Join BYJU'S Learning Program