Question

Complete the following reaction: $C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH+O_2\to$ $+H_{2}O$

• A. $H_2$
• B. $C{O}_2$
• C. $C{H}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $C{O}_2$

$\bullet$ Burning of any substance in the presence of oxygen is called combustion.

$\bullet$ When carbon compounds undergo combustion in excess air, they also produce carbon dioxide $\left(C{O}_2\right)$ and water $\left(H_{2}O\right)$.

$\bullet$ During combustion, a lot of heat energy is released along with light.

Hence, the reaction will be:
$C{H}_{3}C{H}_{2}OH\left(aq\right)+3O_2\left(g\right)\to 2C{O}_2\left(g\right)+3H_{2}O\left(aq\right)$