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The following is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

CH4 (g) + 2O2 (g) CO2 (g) + 2H2O (g)
Select one:
a. Single replacement
b. Decomposition
c. Double replacement
d. Combustion

User Wilbert
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This is a D. combustion reaction

That is because you add O2 which is necessary for a combustion, while the results are CO2 and water. What you are missing is a ---> after the 2O2 (g)
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