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The diagram below represents a burning jiko.

The diagram below represents a burning jiko.
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(a)Write down the equation for the reactions taking place at;
A.........................
B.........................
(b)Why is it dangerous to use a jiko in a closed room

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Isaac
(a)A-$BCO_2{(g)} + C{(s)}\rightarrow 2CO{(g)}$
B-$C_2CO{(g)} + O_2 {(g)}\rightarrow 2CO_2{(g)}$
(b)The carbon (ii)oxide produced not burn to form CO_2
The carbon (ii) oxide combines with haemoglobin and this leads to suffocation hence death
isaacmuthini answered the question on November 22, 2017 at 07:57

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