2006-06-30 14:58:18 · 5 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Decomposition and oxidation requires different conditions. If the hydrocarbon meets oxidation conditions first, it will run that reaction first. vice versa.
2006-06-30 15:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by evi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, oxygen is the decomposer of a hydrocarbon. if you have something like methane, one C and 4 H then it would take 2 O to oxidize it!
2006-06-30 22:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by music = life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
decomposition is the breaking up and it doesn't need oxygen
when hydrocarbons oxidise they undergo an oxidation reaction and the products of oxidation/burning/combustion are CO2 and H2) if there is sufficient oxygen otherwise CO,CO2 and H2O
2006-07-03 05:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!
Oxidation of hydrocarbon is simply burning it to CO2 and H2O
2006-07-01 04:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by dbondocoy@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-02 16:54:51 · answer #5 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋