Question

hydrocarbon fuel can burn to form carbon , carbon monoxide or Carbon dioxide
Explain why is this so ​

Answer 1

Answer:

When combustion of carbon is incomplete, i.e. there is a limited supply of air, only half as much oxygen adds to the carbon, and instead you form carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is also formed as a pollutant when hydrocarbon fuels (natural gas, petrol, diesel) are burned.