Unsaturated hydrocarbons produce a yellow flame with a large amount of black smoke when burnt in oxygen. Give the reason.

  • A
    High hydrogen content
  • B
    Incomplete combustion due to high carbon percentage
  • C
    Presence of triple bonds only
  • D
    Complete combustion

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