what is the balance chemical equation for the complete combustion of methanol?

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what is the balance chemical equation for the complete combustion of methanol?

2007-05-17 08:43:18 · 4 answers · asked by gadm18 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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2CH3OH + 3O2 --> 2CO2 + 4H2O

2007-05-17 09:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by dandahamman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

2 CH3OH (g) + 3 O2 (g) -> 2 CO2 + 4 H2O

OR Simply

CH3OH (g) + 3/2 O2 (g) -> CO2 (g) + H2O (g)

Combustion is the process by which something is burned in Oxygen. Complete combustion results in the formation of ONLY CO2 and H2O

2007-05-17 08:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by reluctantyankee 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

1methanol + 1.5 02 = 1 CO2 + 2H2O
CH3OH

2007-05-17 08:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2CH3OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 4H2O

2007-05-17 08:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋