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When a hydrocarbon burns with 300% of theoretical air, is the adiabatic flame temperature higher than,...

When a hydrocarbon burns with 300% of theoretical air, is the adiabatic flame temperature higher than, lower than, or equal to the adiabatic flame temperature when it burns with 100% of theoretical air? Why? Note: You must correctly explain your reasoning to receive credit for this problem.

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