Chemistry Oxides of Carbon Carbon forms two types of oxides, which are carbon (ii) oxide end carbon (iv) oxide depending on the amount of oxygen involved. Carbon (iv) oxide is formed in burning carbon with a sufficient amount of oxygen. C(S) + O2(g) → CO2(g) ← Previous Carbon Black (Soot) Next → Laboratory Preparation of CO2 Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.