Write and balance the equation for the complete combustion of acetylene, C2H2. You do not need to include any phase symbols or energy changes.

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photon336 · Answer

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photon336 · Answer

$$2H_{2}C_{2} (g) + 5O_{2} --> 4CO_{2} + 2H_{2}O$$

anonymous · Answer

You're magic. Thanks. I've been struggling with this problem for a while now.

photon336 · Answer

Complete combustion means that there is an excess of oxygen. Incomplete combustion means that there is a lack of oxygen and leads to carbon monoxide as a product

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@moonpie no problem man welcome to open study!

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