The combustion reaction CH₄(g)+ 2 O₂(g)→ CO₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)can be classified as a(n) A)acid-base neutralization reaction. B)double replacement reaction. C)oxidation-reduction reaction. D)precipitation reaction.

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This is an oxidation-reduction reaction because sulfur undergoes a change in oxidation state from -1 to +4 in COS and carbon undergoes a change from -2 to +4 in CO2. The oxygen atoms are reduced and the hydrogen atoms are oxidized in this reaction. There is no acid-base neutralization, double replacement, or precipitation occurring.

The Combustion Reaction CH4(g)+ 2 O2(g)→ CO2(g)+ 2 H2O(l)can Be

The Combustion Reaction CH₄(g)+ 2 O₂(g)→ CO₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(l)can Be