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What products form when a hydrocarbon is completely combusted in air?

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The products of the combustion of a hydrocarbon are dependent on if the reaction is run to completion, therefore, you require sufficient Oxygen to completely combust the hydrocarbon. If run to completion the products are H20 and CO2. If not then some CxHy and some O2 are left.
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