Is 27O2 + 4C4H9NH2 -> 16CO2 + 22H20 + 2N2 a Combustion Reaction?

[Integral0]

27O2 + 4C4H9NH2 -> 16CO2 + 22H20 + 2N2

What classification would you give this reaction?


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Its a decomposition reaction . . . why?

My teacher told me that combustion reaction's always have a Carbon/hydrogen compound on the reactant side w/ O2, and CO2 and H20 on the product side.

This reaction stumped me . . . can anybody explain why?

 

[sven222]

It's a decomposition reaction because the main reactent is decomposed into its components. However I can also see why you think it would be a combustion reaction.

Maybe it can be both? Someone else may be able to shed more light on the problem.

 

[ravenprp]

This reaction is actually a combustion reaction. Combustion reactions involve the burning of a substance in the presence of oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. In this case, the reactant oxygen (O2) is acting as the oxidizing agent, while the reactant C4H9NH2 is acting as the fuel. The products, CO2 and H2O, are the result of the fuel being oxidized. The nitrogen gas (N2) is also produced as a byproduct. So, while it may not fit the exact criteria your teacher gave for a combustion reaction, it still falls under that classification.