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Question 20.4

Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction and identify the type of reaction:

Ethanol is burnt in air to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat.

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Given below is the chemical equation for the given reaction:

$C_{2} H_{5} OH(l) + 3 O_{2} (g) \to 2 {CO}_{2} (g) + 3 H_{2} O(l) + Heat$

It is a combustion reaction as ethanol is reacting with oxygen to give carbon dioxide, water and heat.

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