Question

What would be the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of butane ( C4H10 .)

Answer 1

The balanced chemical equation b. 2 C₄H₁₀ + 13 O₂ ⇒ 8 CO₂ + 10 H₂O

Further explanation

Given

Butane (C₄H₁₀)

Required

Balanced equation

Solution

Formula

Hydrocarbon combustion reactions (specifically alkanes)

$\large {\box {\bold {C_nH _ (_2_n _ + _ 2_) + \dfrac {3n + 1} {2} O_2 \rightarrow nCO_2 + (n + 1) H_2O}}}$

In the combustion process, the compound in the reactants is Oxygen (O₂)

If the oxygen needed for combustion is sufficient (or excess) then the combustion results are in the form of CO₂ and H₂O, but if not enough, CO and H₂O will be obtained.

The only answer that contains O₂ in the reactants is option B