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What reaction is taking place?
02 + C3H8 = H20 + CO2​

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Answer:

Oxidation or combustion

Step-by-step explanation:

5O₂ + C₃H₈ ⟶ 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

You could call this an oxidation reaction, because the propane is reacting with oxygen.

You could also call this a combustion, because the reaction is so fast that the propane burns with a flame.

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