i) Write a full balanced equation for (a) the complete combustion of glucose and (b) the incomplete combustion of glucose. ii) Following from part i) suggest a reason (and explain) the difference with the product in reaction (a) and that of reaction (b).

Part I (4 marks) a) C6H12O+ 6O-> 6CO+ 6H2O b) C6H12O+ 3O2 -> 6CO + 6H2O Part II (2 marks) Equation (a) could be carried out in an open vessel where there is an excess of oxygen, whereas equation (b) would be carried out within a closed vessel. The reaction being carried out in a closed vessel means that the supply of oxygen is less and thus carbon monoxide is produced rather than carbon dioxide.

LG
Answered by Lavan G. Chemistry tutor

10037 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

State the trend in electronegativity for the elements of group 17 and explain why this trend occurs.


Explain why ethanol has a higher boiling point than ethene (3)


Identify the dehydration product or products of a) ethanol, b) button-2-ol


What are the redox reactions involving carbonyls?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning