Question

The primary products of complete combustion of fossil fuels are _____.

A. carbon dioxide and water

B. methane and water

C. carbon monoxide and water

D. carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide

Answer 1

The answer is A. carbon dioxide and water

Answer 2

Answer:

A. carbon dioxide and water

Explanation:

Fossil fuels are rich in hydrocarbons as they are formed by the natural decomposition of dead organisms under extremes of high temperature and pressure.

In a combustion reaction hydrocarbon burns in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.  

Burning of fossil fuel creates pollution. The cleanest burning fossil fuel is natural gas.