Organic Chemistry - combustion Flashcards
1
Q
complete combustion of methane
A
2CH2 + 3O2 —->2CO2 + 2H2O
2
Q
What is required for the combustion of a hydrocarbon?
A
oxygen
3
Q
What are the products of complete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
A
carbon dioxide + water
4
Q
What are the products of an incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?
A
water + carbon + carbon monoxide
5
Q
Incomplete combustion occurs when….
A
there is a lack of oxygen
6
Q
similarities
A
same reactants
7
Q
differences
A
same products