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Combustion Reaction Calculator
Balance complete hydrocarbon combustion reactions ($C_xH_y$)
General Formula: $\text{C}_x\text{H}_y + \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right)\text{O}_2 \rightarrow x\text{CO}_2 + \frac{y}{2}\text{H}_2\text{O}$
Enter the number of Carbon ($x$) and Hydrogen ($y$) atoms in the hydrocarbon fuel.
Enter the number of Carbon ($x$) and Hydrogen ($y$) atoms in the hydrocarbon fuel.
Hydrocarbon Fuel Composition
Balanced Equation & Products
⚠️ This calculator demonstrates complete combustion where fuel reacts with sufficient oxygen to produce exclusively carbon dioxide and water. Incomplete combustion due to oxygen starvation can produce toxic carbon monoxide ($\text{CO}$) or soot ($\text{C}$).