GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is the following reaction balanced?2CH3OH + 4O2
A
YES
B
NO
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Balanced equation is: CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, option (C) Combustion reaction is the correct option. In the given reaction, methane reacts with oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide along with heat and light. Therefore, this reaction is considered a combustion reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, it is a balanced equation.

Detailed explanation-4: -If each side of the equation has the same number of atoms of a given element, that element is balanced. If all elements are balanced, the equation is balanced.

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