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What kind of reaction is CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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Since we have a hydrocarbon (CH4) plus Oxygen gas (O2) in the reactants and Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Water (H2O) we know that this type of reaction is considered a Combustion reaction.

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