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Combustion of alkanes is an oxidation process. Select the correct response: O True False

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter20: Organic Chemistry

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23A

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