Why benzene burns with sooty flame why not hexane?

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2026-05-04 15:36

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Benzene burns with a sooty flame due to its incomplete combustion, which results in the formation of carbon particles (soot). Hexane, on the other hand, is a saturated hydrocarbon and tends to undergo complete combustion, resulting in a cleaner flame with less soot formation.

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