Question

Name the product formed when a candle burns in oxygen.

Answer 1

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The fuel for candle is wax, which is the mixture of hydrocarbons.
It burns in oxygen to form CO₂ (carbon dioxide) and water vapours.

(CH)_n + 5nO₂ ------> nCO₂ + n/2H₂O

Also, unburnt carbon is formed as soot in the flame.

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