Question

Classify the type of this chemical reaction: C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)

Answer 1

The given reaction is a combustion reaction, since a hydrocarbon is burning in presence of oxygen

Answer 2

Explanation:

A chemical reaction in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen atom and results in the formation of carbon dioxide and water is known as combustion reaction.

For example, $C_{3}H_{8}(g) + 5O_{2}(g) \rightarrow 3CO_{2}(g) + 4H_{2}O(g)$

Here, propane is the hydrocarbon which is reacting with oxygen atom and yields carbon dioxide and water.

Therefore, we can conclude that the given chemical reaction is a combustion reaction.