Chemistry
Give balanced equations for formation of carbon dioxide – a major green house gas, during combustion of fossil fuels.
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Balanced equations for formation of carbon dioxide during combustion of fossil fuels are given below:
- Burning of Coal
C + O2 ⟶ CO2 + Δ - Burning of Natural gas
CH4 + 2O2 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2O + Δ
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