Question

Underwhat conditions an oxidation reaction can be called as combustion reaction? Illustrate your answer with examples.

Answer 1

Oxidation reaction involves loss of electrons/addition of oxygen/removal of hydrogen.

Combustion reaction involves burning of substance in presence of oxygen and release of energy in the form of heat , light etc

1.Oxidation reaction can be called as combustion reaction  only when they release energy in the form of heat, light etc.

For example:

CH4+2O2 ------>CO2 +2H2O + Energy

2. Generally all hydrocarbons show the property of combustion oxidation reaction.