When a hydrocarbon burns in air,a component produced is ________.

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When a hydrocarbon burns in air, it reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Therefore, the component produced is water (D). Oxygen (A) is not produced, it is already present in the air. Nitrogen (B) and argon (E) are also present in air but do not react with hydrocarbons during combustion. Carbon (C) is already present in the hydrocarbon and is not produced during combustion.

When a Hydrocarbon Burns in Air,a Component Produced Is ________