A burning candle produces water and

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2001 Subject: Chemistry

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A burning candle produces water and
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A burning candle produces water and carbon dioxide. When the wax in the candle reacts with oxygen, it undergoes a combustion reaction, breaking down into carbon dioxide and water vapor. The chemical formula for the combustion of the wax in the candle is C25H52 + 38O2 → 25CO2 + 26H2O. Therefore, the correct answer is "Carbon (IV) oxide."
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