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Write and balance the equation for the combustion of the fatty acid lauric acid, (C12H24O2)
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Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

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The combustion of lauric acid is shown as CH3(CH2)10COOH(s) + 18O2(g) -----> 12H20(l) + 12CO2(g)

What is combustion?

In a combustion reaction, a substance is burnt in oxygen. If the substance is an organic compound a the case is here, the products are carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

No the equation of the combustion of lauric acid is shown as;

CH3(CH2)10COOH(s) + 18O2(g) -----> 12H20(l) + 12CO2(g)

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