Carbon is often deposited in the exhaust-pipe of cars because of the?
A
presence of carbon in petrol
B
dehydrogenation of petrol
C
incomplete combustion of petrol
D
presence of additives in petrol
E
contamination of petrol with diesel
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The incomplete combustion process that occurs in an engine; result to the emission of carbon monoxide (CO) as a waste product from the exhaust system of vehicles.
Environmental carbon monoxide is produced by incomplete combustion process from any carbon containing fuel.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #36259)