Name the main constituent of natural gas and write an equation for its complete combustion

One of the fuels associated with crude oil is natural gas. Name the main constituent of natural gas and write an equation for its complete combustion.

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Name: Methane

Equation: CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) - CO_2(g) + 2H₂O_g

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johnmulu answered the question on February 3, 2017 at 12:34

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