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Form 3 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry I Video Questions and Answers

Methane reacts with oxygen as shown by the equations I and II below
(I) $CH_4$ (g) + $2O_2$ (g)-----> $CO_2$ (g)+ $2H_2O$ (l)
(II) $2CH_4(g)$ + $3O_2(g)$ ---->2CO(g)+ $4H_2O(l)$
Which one of the two reactions represents the complete combustion of methane? Explain.

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Answer Text:
Reaction I: in this reaction there is production of carbon(iv)oxide ( $CO_2$ ) in which carbon is oxidized to the highest oxidation number.