Combustion Reaction

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$$C_nH_{2n+2} + \left( \frac{3n+1}{2} \right) O_2 \rightarrow nCO_2 + (n+1)H_2O$$

Complete oxidation requiring moles of O₂ = (3n+1)/2 for alkane CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.

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