Chemistry
How is carbon monoxide gas formed? Give a balanced equation for the reaction.
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Carbon monoxide gas is formed from:
- Incomplete burning of fuels
- Exhaust gases of automobiles.
Carbon monoxide is a product of incomplete burning or combustion of carbon and fuels.
2C + O2 2CO
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