Use the reaction to answer the question.

Question

C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)

Which type of reaction is this?

(1 point)
Responses

ionic
ionic

electronegative
electronegative

replacement
replacement

combustion

Answer 1

The reaction provided is:

C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g)

This is a combustion reaction, as it involves the burning of ethanol (C2H5OH) in the presence of oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

So, the correct answer is combustion.