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Atmospheric Pollution — Question 18

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Question 18

Give balanced equations for formation of carbon dioxide – a major green house gas, during combustion of fossil fuels.

Answer

Balanced equations for formation of carbon dioxide during combustion of fossil fuels are given below:

  1. Burning of Coal
    C + O2 ⟶ CO2 + Δ
  2. Burning of Natural gas
    CH4 + 2O2 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2O + Δ