What reaction type is depicted by the following equation? 2C2H2 + 5O2 4CO2 + 2H2O decomposition combination combustion single-replacement double-replacement

Respuesta :

combustion is when you burn something in presence e of oxygen and the products will be mainly the CO2 and H2O

Answer: The given reaction represents a combustion reaction.

Explanation:

Decomposition reaction is defined as the chemical reaction in which a single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.

[tex]AB\rightarrow A+B[/tex]

Combination reaction is defined as the reaction in which two or more smaller substances combine to form a single large substance.

[tex]A+B\rightarrow AB[/tex]

Combustion reaction is defined as the reaction in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water.

[tex]C_xH_y+O_2\rightarrow CO_2+H_2O[/tex]

A double displacement reaction is defined as the reaction in which exchange of ions takes place.

[tex]AB+CD\rightarrow AD+CB[/tex]

A single displacement reaction is defined as the reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its chemical reaction.  The reactivity of metal is determined by a series known as reactivity series.

[tex]AB+C\rightarrow CB+A[/tex]

Metal C is more reactive than metal A.

For the given chemical reaction:

[tex]2C_2H_2+5O_2\rightarrow 4CO_2+2H_2O[/tex]

This is considered as a combustion reaction because ethene reacts with oxygen gas to produce carbon dioxide and water molecule.