What is the main product of the complete combustion of propane (C3H8)?

Practice Questions

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What is the main product of the complete combustion of propane (C3H8)?
  1. Carbon monoxide
  2. Carbon dioxide and water
  3. Soot
  4. Hydrogen gas

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the main product of the complete combustion of propane (C3H8)?
  • Step 1: Understand what propane is. Propane is a chemical compound with the formula C3H8.
  • Step 2: Know what complete combustion means. Complete combustion occurs when a fuel burns in the presence of enough oxygen.
  • Step 3: Identify the products of complete combustion. When propane burns completely, it reacts with oxygen.
  • Step 4: Write the chemical reaction. The complete combustion of propane can be represented as: C3H8 + O2 → CO2 + H2O.
  • Step 5: Identify the main products. The main products of this reaction are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
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