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Which of these reactions is a combustion reaction?

A. burning wood
B. decomposition of water
C. production of food by plants with the help of the Sun's energy
D. rotting of fruits and vegetables

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The answer is A. burning wood

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The correct option is A.

A combustion reaction is a chemical reaction in which an hydrocarbon burn in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. The burning of wood is a combustion reaction because, wood is made up of volatile hydrocarbons, that burn in air {oxygen} to yield water and carbon dioxide. Combustion reaction is a chemical reaction because it leads to formation of new substances [carbon dioxide and water] and it is irreversible.

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