Question

What is produced when carbon burns in oxygen?
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Nitrogen
3. Methane
4. Oxygen

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Carbon dioxide

The correct answer is Carbon dioxide.

• A combustion reaction occurs when carbon (C) burns in oxygen (O₂) to give Carbon dioxide CO₂).

Type of Reaction	Definition
Addition Reaction	It is a chemical reaction where two or more reactants come together to form a single compound.
Combustion Reaction	Burning of any substance in the presence of Air/ Oxygen is called Combustion Reaction.
Decomposition Reaction	It is a type of Reaction in which under a suitable condition, compound divides into many simpler compounds or elements.
Substitution Reaction	It is a chemical reaction in which one element/compound will replace another element or compound.