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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?

  1. AOnly carbon is oxidised.
  2. BOnly carbon is reduced.
  3. COnly oxygen is oxidised.
  4. DOnly oxygen is reduced.

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Correct answer: D. Only oxygen is reduced.

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