Question

Incomplete combustion of pentane may result in air pollution. Write an equation to illustrate this combustion.

Answer 1

C₅H₁₂₍g) + 3O₂(g) →  5C(s) + 6H₂O(l)   

OR

2C₅H₁₂(g) + 11O₂(g) → 10CO(g) + 12H₂O(l)