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Which gas is needed for any fuel to burn?

A. methane

B. oxygen

C. carbon dioxide

D. hydrogen

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Incomplete combustion will occur when there is not enough oxygen to allow the fuel to react completely to produce carbon dioxide and water. It also happens when the combustion is quenched by a heat sink, such as a solid surface or flame trap.

The answer is C. Carbon dioxide.
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