Question

Write the complete word equation for the combustion of methane (CH4(g))

Answer 1

Answer:

See the explanation.

Explanation:

$CH_{4 } + O_{2} ------> CO_{2} + 2H_{2 } O$

Hydrocarbons on combustion give carbon dioxide and water.

Hydrocarbons contain all kinds of saturated and unsaturated ones.

Alkanes on reaction with oxygen gives carbon dioxide and water.

Alkenes on reaction with oxygen gives carbon dioxide and water.

Alkynes on reaction with oxygen gives carbon dioxide and water.