CH3CH2CH2CH3(g)+13O2(g)→8CO2(g)+10H2O(l)
Identify the type of reaction.
Different types of reactions are listed below:
(i) Substitution reaction: Reaction in which an atom or a group in a compound is replaced by another atom or a group.
(ii) Addition reaction: Reaction in which unsaturated carbon compounds reacts with other molecules to form saturated carbon compounds.
(iii) Polymerization: Process in which a large number of simple molecules combine to form the complex molecule.
(iv) Combustion reaction: Reaction in which hydrocarbons combine with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water along with heat and light.
The given reaction is an example of a combustion reaction in which butane is combining with an oxygen molecule to form carbon dioxide and water.