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CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H20. EXPLAIN WHY IT IS REDOX REACTION

CH4 + 2O2 →  CO2 + 2H20.
EXPLAIN WHY IT IS REDOX REACTION
 

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4 Answers

Arun
25750 Points
6 years ago
Yes, that is a redox reaction. Carbon goes from a -4 state to a +4 state (oxidized). Oxygen goes from a 0 state to a -2 state (reduced). 
Jatin Sejwal
13 Points
6 years ago
Because the `H` attached with C in CH4 is getting separated. Whenever there is removal of H we term it as reduction .Also, O2 is being attached with the C which inturn is termed as oxidation.So, since oxidation and reduction both are taking place in this rxn. , it is a redox reaction.
DINESHKUMAR G
48 Points
6 years ago

 

Hi! Thanks for checking my question out! ____ 1. Methane, CH4, burns in oxygen gas to form water and carbon dioxide. What is the correct balanced chemical equation for this reaction? (1 point) a) CH4 + O --> H2O + CO2 b) CH4 + 4O --> 2H2O + CO2 c) CH4 + O2 --> H2O +
Ashutosh gautam
13 Points
2 years ago
Simultaneous oxidation and reduction is taking place in this reaction. Oxygen on reactant side is in zero state and goes to -2 in product side so reduction of oxygen occures.
And Carbon in CH4 is in -4  goes to +4 so oxidation of carbon occures.

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