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Question 93

A technician burns ethene and ethane separately in the same burner, using the same air supply. Their molecular formulae are shown in the table.

FuelMolecular formula
EtheneC2H4\text{C}_2\text{H}_4C2​H4​
EthaneC2H6\text{C}_2\text{H}_6C2​H6​

Explain why ethene is expected to produce a smokier flame than ethane.

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