Question

Predict the products of the following reaction. If no reaction will occur, use the no reaction button. Be sure your chemical equation is balanced! CH_3OH(l)+O 2g)

a) CO_2(g)+H_2O(l)
b) CH3O(g)+H 2 (g)
c) C_2H_5OH(l)+O(g)
d) No reaction

Answer 1

The products of methanol reacting with oxygen are carbon dioxide and water. The correct option is a) CO2(g) + H2O(l), representing a combustion reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Predicting Reaction Products

For the reaction of methanol (CH3OH) with oxygen (O2), the products are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). The balanced chemical equation is 2CH3OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 4H2O(l). This is a combustion reaction where methanol burns in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy in the process. Therefore, the correct answer is option a).