Exemplar Problems

Problem 4 : Write balanced chemical equations for the combustion of ethane and propane.
Solution :

Balanced equation for the combustion of ethane: 2C₂H₆(g) + 7O₂(g) → 4CO₂(g) + 6H₂O(g)

Balanced equation for the combustion of propane: C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O(g)