Explain the given reaction with the example: Combustion reaction. - Vidyadip

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Explain the given reaction with the example:

Combustion reaction.

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Answer

When a substance burns in the presence of oxygen, the reaction is called combustion. Following is an example of combustion reaction.

CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O + heat and light

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