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Types of Chemical Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

CH4 + 2 O2 -> CO2 + 2 H2O flame

The reaction shown is:

  • A

    Acid-base neutralization

  • B

    Decomposition only

  • C

    Precipitation

  • D

    Combustion (also a redox)

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Explanation

A hydrocarbon burning in O2 producing CO2 and H2O is combustion; oxidation states change, so it is also a redox reaction.

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