If burning of natural gas is combination reaction- then why are there two products CO2 nbsp-and H2O - in a combination reaction there is only one product -

Burning of natural gas is a combustion reaction. Natural gas mainly consist of methane CH4 nbsp;+ 2 nbsp;O2 nbsp;— gt; CO2 nbsp;+ 2 H2O In combustion ...

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if burning of natural gas is combination reaction, then why are there two products CO2 and H2O ? in a combination reaction there is only one product .

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Burning of natural gas is a combustion reaction. Natural gas mainly consist of methane
CH₄ + 2 O₂ ---> CO₂ + 2 H₂O
In combustion reaction, the products are always, carbondioxide and water. In combination reaction two reactants react and produce a product.
Ex.,
H₂ + 1/2 H₂O -----> H₂O

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if burning of natural gas is combination reaction, then why are there two products CO2 and H2O ? in a combination reaction there is only one product .

Burning of natural gas is a combustion reaction. Natural gas mainly consist of methane CH4 + 2 O2 ---> CO2 + 2 H2O​ In combustion reaction, the products are always, carbondioxide and water. In combination reaction two reactants react and produce a product. Ex., H2 + 1/2 H2O -----> H2O

Burning of natural gas is a combustion reaction. Natural gas mainly consist of methane
CH₄ + 2 O₂ ---> CO₂ + 2 H₂O
In combustion reaction, the products are always, carbondioxide and water. In combination reaction two reactants react and produce a product.
Ex.,
H₂ + 1/2 H₂O -----> H₂O