Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

What happens when methane is burned in the presence of air? 

Options:

Carbon dioxide 

Carbon monoxide 

water 

None of the above 

Correct Answer:

Carbon dioxide 

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. Carbon dioxide.

When methane is burned in the presence of air it produces carbon dioxide, water along with heat and light. 

CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O + heat and light