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Burning hydrocarbons in the presence of O2 in order to give out CO2 and H2O is called _____ reaction.

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elimination
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substitution
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combustion
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addition
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Solution

The correct option is C combustion
The reaction that involves burning hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen to give carbon dioxide and water is called combustion reaction.

For example:
CH4+2O2→CO2+2H2O+Heat + light

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