Question

What type of reaction is created by starting a fire by igniting gasoline?

A physical reaction
A chemical reaction
A combustion reaction
An oxidation reaction

Answer 1

Oxidation reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

When flame comes in contact with gasoline in the presence of oxygen, combustion takes place. Oxidation reaction involves reacting oxygen with a compound. To stop fire, we can stop the oxidation process by adding carbon (iv) oxide since it does not support combustion. Hence the reason why CO2 is used to stop flames.