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Complete vs.
Incomplete Combustion
Complete Combustion
• Complete combustion reacts oxygen with a
fuel to produce carbon dioxide and water.
Eg: 2C8H18 + 25O2 18CO2 + 16H20
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Incomplete Combustion
• Incomplete combustion is also a reaction
between oxygen and fuel but the products are
carbon monoxide, water and carbon.
Eg: 4CH4 + 5O2 2CO + 8H2O + 2C
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