What is the word equation for burning decane completely in air?

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Nam D.
Jun 11, 2018

It's a complete combustion reaction after all....

Explanation:

The complete combustion of decane is as follows:

#underbrace(2C_10H_22(g))+31O_2(g)->20CO_2(g)+22H_2O(g)+Delta#
#color(white)(a)bb("decane")#

In words, that'll be:

#"decane + oxygen" \ -> \ "carbon dioxide + water + heat"#

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