Which of the following will not be produced on burning of coal and petroleum in sufficient oxygen?
A
CO2
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B
H2O
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C
CO
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D
Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur
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Solution
The correct option is CCO On burning of coal and petroleum in sufficient oxygen, carbon dioxide, water and oxides of nitrogen and sulphur are produced. Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced when coal and petroleum are burnt in insufficient oxygen.