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JAMB Chemistry 2001 Question 45

Question 45

Hydrocarbons

A burning candle produces water and

  1. A.carbon (II) oxide
  2. B.carbon (IV) oxide
  3. C.oxygen
  4. D.hydrogen
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (carbon (IV) oxide)

Explanation

Candle wax is a hydrocarbon; when it burns in plenty of air the carbon forms carbon (IV) oxide and the hydrogen forms water.