Combustion reactions are reactions in which a substance reacts with an excess of air or oxygen to form products. the combustion of hydrocarbons in the presence of stoichiometric or excess levels of oxygen forms carbon dioxide and water and with the release of heat the molecular formula of propane is C₃H₈. one mole of propane needs five moles of oxygen for complete oxidation to form carbon dioxide and water.
The balanced equation for combustion of propane is:
C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g)→3CO₂(g)+4H₂O(g)
The products are 3 moles of CO₂ and 4 moles of H₂O for every mole of the alkane burnt completely. propane combust completely
