What Type of Reaction Is: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂

question 40

Multiple Choice

What type of reaction is: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + 218 kcal?

• A) an endothermic reaction
• B) an exothermic reaction
• C) a single replacement reaction
• D) a combination reaction
• E) a decomposition reaction

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