What type of reaction occurs when a candle is burned?

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anor277
Mar 5, 2017

#"A combustion reaction............"#

Explanation:

Entrained in the wax is combustible ethylene, which combusts according to the equation:

#H_2C=CH_2(g) + 3O_2(g) rarr 2CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l) +Delta#

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