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Which answer best describes what is happening in the following reaction?

2C8H18 + 25O2 Right arrow. 16CO2 + 18H2O
This is not a redox reaction. It is an example of combustion.
This is a redox reaction in which octane (C8H18) is the reducing agent.
This is a redox reaction in which carbon dioxide (CO2) burns due to ignition.
This is not a redox reaction, because a solution of carbon dioxide and water results.

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A.  This is not a redox reaction. It is an example of combustion.

Combustion reaction of hydrocarbon

During the combustion of a hydrocarbon, the hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to create carbon dioxide, water, and heat.

Example of combustion reaction

2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O

Thus, we can conclude that, this is not a redox reaction. It is an example of combustion.

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