What is the a balanced chemical equation for the combust of liquid methanol (#CH_3OH#)?

1 Answer
Feb 1, 2017

#H_3COH(l) + 3/2O_2(g) rarrCO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l)#

Explanation:

Alcohols combust to give carbon dioxide and water, and the reaction is represented accordingly.

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