The following reaction is an example what type of reaction? 2C_2H_6(g) + 7O_2(g) + 4CO_2(g) + 6H_2O(g)2C2H6(g)+7O2(g)+4CO2(g)+6H2O(g)

1 Answer
Nov 8, 2016

This is a classic combustion reaction or oxidation reaction.

Explanation:

C_2H_6 + 7/2O_2(g) rarr 2CO_2 +3H_2O(l)+Delta

The carbon of ethane (C,-III), undergoes formal 7 electron oxidation to give fully oxidized CO_2. What is reduced in the reaction?

How does energy transfer in this reaction?