Write a balanced equation for the incomplete combustion of ethane (ch, ch,) to form carbon monoxide as one product.

Answer : The correct balanced equation for incomplete combustion of ethane will be,

Explanation :

As we know that the hydrocarbons can undergo complete or incomplete combustion that depends on the amount of oxygen available.

Complete combustion : It takes place when there is a good supply of oxygen. In this, hydrocarbon react with the oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water as a product.

The general reaction will be :

Incomplete combustion : It takes place when there is a poor supply of oxygen. In this, hydrocarbon react with the oxygen to give carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water as a product.

The general reaction will be :

As per question, the incomplete combustion of ethane react with oxygen to gives carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water as a product.

Therefore, the balanced chemical reaction will be :

"hydrogen bonding is the attraction of h atoms in the water molecule (slight + charge) to o atoms in a neighboring water molecule (slight - charge); it is a weak interatomic force. but it is still strong enough to the water molecules "stick" together."