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JAMB Chemistry 2006 Question 25

Question 25

Hydrocarbons

The products of the combustion of candle wax are

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

Answer: C (carbon (IV) oxide and water)

Explanation

Candle wax is a hydrocarbon; burning it completely in air gives carbon(IV) oxide and water.