Asked by Purple Licorice on May 12, 2024

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The complete combustion of methane gas (CH4) in oxygen gas is what?

A) CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O
B) 2 CH4 + 2 O2 → 2 CO2 + 2 H2O
C) CH4 + 2 O2 → 2 CO2 + 2 H2O
D) 2 CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O

Methane Gas

A colorless, odorless flammable gas that is the simplest alkane, consisting of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms, widely used as a fuel.

Complete Combustion

A chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with an oxygen-rich environment to produce a complete oxidation, releasing maximum energy.

  • Attain insight into the approach of stabilizing chemical formulas for combustion events.
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Zybrea KnightMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The correct chemical equation for the complete combustion of methane (CH4) in oxygen (O2) is CH4 + 2 O2 → CO2 + 2 H2O, which matches choice A.