Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
Which of the following reactions of methane is incomplete combustion?
ChemistryHydrocarbons
Options:
  • A
    $2 \mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{O}_2 \stackrel{\mathrm{Cu} / 523 \mathrm{~K} / 100 \mathrm{~atm}}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{O}_2 \stackrel{\mathrm{Mo}_2 \mathrm{O}_3}{\longrightarrow} \mathrm{HCHO}+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)$
  • D
    $\mathrm{CH}_4+2 \mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)$
Solution:
2268 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
$\mathrm{CH}_4+\mathrm{O}_2 \longrightarrow \mathrm{C}(s)+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)$
During incomplete combustion of alkanes with insufficient amount of air carbon black is formed which is used in the manufacture of ink, printer ink, black pigments and as filters.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.