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Combustion of coal is a which type of reaction?

Combustion of coal is an addition reaction. It is represented by the following equation:-

C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g)


Here oxygen is added to carbon (of hydrocarbon) to produce carbon dioxide gas in the product.


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