Question

Give balanced equations for the formation of carbon dioxide – a major greenhouse gas, during combustion of fossil fuels.

Answer 1

Balanced equations for the formation of carbon dioxide during the combustion of fossil fuels are given below:

1. Burning of coal:
   \[\ce{C + O2 -> CO2 + \Delta}\]
2. Burning of Natural gas:
   \[\ce{CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + \Delta}\]