Question

chemical equation of the reaction which takes place durimg burning of ethanol in air

Answer 1

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Ethanol burns in air , to give CO₂ and water. This reaction is an eg: of combustion reaction.

CH₃CH₂OH + O₂ -------> CO₂ + H₂O                 { Unbalanced eqn. }

CH₃CH₂OH + 3 O₂ -------> 2CO₂ + 3H₂O              { Balanced eqn. }