Which of the Following Is NOT True for Traditional Combustion

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true for traditional combustion analysis of a hydrocarbon?

• A)During combustion all carbon is converted to carbon dioxide.
• B)During combustion all hydrogen is converted to water.
• C)The increase in mass for the trap containing P₄O₁₀ is proportional to the mass H in the compound.
• D)The increase in mass for the Ascarite II® trap is proportional to the mass C in the compound.
• E)During combustion all carbon is converted to carbon monoxide.

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