What is the chemical equation for a wax candle reacting with oxygen?

i believe that the equation for the wax candle is C31H64(L) but i don't know the equation for the wax candle reacting with oxygen. i need to balance the equation also...please help!!!!!!!!!!

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SCooke
May 17, 2018

#C_nH_m + O_2 -> nCO_2 + (m/2)H_2O#. Adjusted for actual original hydrocarbon structure and oxygen balance.

Explanation:

The general equation for any hydrocarbon reacting completely with oxygen is #C_nH_m + O_2 -> nCO_2 + (m/2)H_2O#. The specific balanced equation for a particular hydrocarbon does depend on the specific formula for that hydrocarbon.

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