Chemistry, asked by chiragverma, 1 year ago

saturated hydrocarbons (alkanes)generally burn in air with blue non sooty flame why?

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amantiwari883oy6f76: saturated hydrocarbons generally burn in air ith blue non sooty flame as they undergo complete combustion reaction

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Answered by Mrvengence

This happens because of incomplete combustion of the saturated hydrocarbon in the air. ... The flame is sooty because the percentage of carbon is comparatively higher than that of alkanes and so does not get completely oxidized in air. However, when acetylene and pure oxygen burn, a non-sooty, blue flame is produced.
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Answered by amantiwari883oy6f76

saturated hydrocarbons generally burn in air with blue non sooty flame because they undergo complete combustion reaction as the amount of carbon and hydrogen are in proper proportion

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