Chapter 11, Problem 11.67PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Either the given equation represents the proper mechanism of combustion of propane or not should be identified.

${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}{\text{+ 5 O}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{ 3 CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+ 4H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$

Concept introduction:

Combustion is the amount of a substance that undergoes reaction in presence of oxygen to decompose into carbon dioxide along with water.

The combustion of propane is as follows:

${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}{\text{+ 5 O}}_{\text{2}}\to {\text{ 3 CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{+ 4H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$