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Complete the equation for the following chemical reaction. Name this reaction.

CH3 – CH2 – CH2 – CH3 + ... Ο2 → __________ + __________

Equation is:

CH3—CH2—CH2—CH3 + O2→ CO2 + H2O


Balanced equation:


2C4H10 + 13O2→ 8CO2 + 10H2O


Butane


The above reaction is a combustion reaction.


When hydrocarbons burn, they combine with the oxygen in the air to form CO2 along with heat and light. The reaction takes place is called combustion.


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