From the balanced reactions representing complete and incomplete combustions of methane gas, give the molar ratios of oxygen gas to methane gas: a) in a complete combustion b) in an incomplete combustion

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complete combustion

CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2 H2O(l) + heat

incomplete combustion

6 CH4(g) + 9 O2(g) → 2 C(s) + 2 CO2(g) + 12 H2O(l) + 2 CO(g) + heat

From the balanced reactions representing complete and incomplete combustions of methane
gas, give the molar ratios of oxygen gas to methane gas:
a) in a complete combustion
b) in an incomplete combustion
Transcribed Image Text:From the balanced reactions representing complete and incomplete combustions of methane gas, give the molar ratios of oxygen gas to methane gas: a) in a complete combustion b) in an incomplete combustion
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