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Balance equations for the following reactions :
An oxidation (complete combustion) reaction of ethane gives :

A

C O_{2}

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H_{2} O

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C O

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both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D both A and B
The complete combustion of ethane produces large amount of heat alongwith carbon-dioxide and water as:
$2 C_{2} H_{6} + 7 O_{2} \to 4 C O_{2} + 6 H_{2} O + h e a t$

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