Write an equation for the incomplete combustion of dodecane to produce gaseous products only.

C10H22 (l) + 11.5O2 (g) --> 10CO(g) + 11H20 (g)Incomplete combustion so the products are CO and H2O, remember to include state symbols as the question asks for gaseous products.

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