Answer to Question #140063 in Inorganic Chemistry for Peachy Capadngan

Question

Which shall be burn completely to CO2 and water in the presence of sufficient amount of oxygen gas?

Answer 1

Hydrocarbons e.g alkanes burn completely in presence of sufficient oxygen to form CO₂ and H₂O. For instance methane burns in presence of sufficient oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide as shown in the equation below;

CH4_(g) + 2O_2(g)(excess)= CO_2(g) + 2H₂O_(g)