Preparation 1) It is prepared by burning carbon, fossil fuels and other organic compounds in excess of air or oxygen. C (s) + O2 (g) -------> CO2 (g) C5H12 (g) + 8 O2 (g) --------> 5 CO2 (g) + 6 H2O (g) 2) In the laboratory , it is prepared by the action of dilute acids on carbonates. CaCO3 + 2 HCl -------> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O 3) Commercially , CO2 is … [Read more...] about Carbon dioxide