Give the balanced chemical equation (including phases) that describes the combustion of butene, C4H8 (g). Indicate the phases using abbreviation (s), (l), or (g) for solid, liquid, or gas, respectively. Express your answer as a chemical equation.

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Sheldon Wong

23 September, 11:45

Give the balanced chemical equation (including phases) that describes the combustion of butene, C4H8 (g). Indicate the phases using abbreviation (s), (l), or (g) for solid, liquid, or gas, respectively. Express your answer as a chemical equation.

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Nickolas Tanner · Answer 1

Butene is an alkene, which is a hydrocarbon that contains a double bond. At room temperature, butene occurs as a gas. So, when it reacts with oxygen gas, it will yield gaseous products, carbon dioxide and water vapor. The complete balance reaction is written below:

C₄H₈ (g) + 6 O₂ (g) → 4 CO₂ (g) + 4 H₂O (g)