Chemistry · May / June 2023 · Paper 11 · Question 17
5070Redox
The combustion of methane is a redox reaction. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O Which statement about this reaction is correct?
- AOnly carbon is oxidised.
- BOnly carbon is reduced.
- COnly oxygen is oxidised.
- DOnly oxygen is reduced.
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Correct answer: D. Only oxygen is reduced.
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