Single Answer MCQ
Q-00019173

Which of the following represents a hydrocarbon combustion reaction?

1

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

2

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

3

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

4

2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

Solution:

The reaction CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O shows methane (a hydrocarbon) combusting with oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water. The other reactions do not involve hydrocarbons.

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