Is it possible to burn methanol without O2

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In summary, methanol cannot be burned without oxygen. It requires oxygen for the combustion process to occur and release energy. It is not possible to create a reaction that burns methanol without oxygen, and attempting to do so would result in incomplete combustion and the production of harmful byproducts. Methanol also cannot be used as a fuel in an oxygen-free environment, as it requires oxygen to undergo combustion. Therefore, there is no way to burn methanol without oxygen.
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Homework Statement



Is it possible to burn methanol by using NO2 as an Oxidant instead of using O2 and what will be the product?



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CH3OH + NO2 =====> ??

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CH3OH + NO2 =====> CH3ONO + HNO NOT sure
 
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Try to read wikipedia article on NO2, it contains some hints.
 

1. Can methanol be burned without oxygen?

No, methanol cannot be burned without oxygen. Oxygen is necessary for the combustion process to occur and for methanol to release energy in the form of heat and light.

2. Is it possible to create a reaction that burns methanol without oxygen?

No, it is not possible to create a reaction that burns methanol without oxygen. Methanol requires oxygen to undergo combustion and produce heat and light.

3. What happens if methanol is burned without oxygen?

If methanol is burned without oxygen, it will not undergo complete combustion and will produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide instead of water and carbon dioxide. This incomplete combustion can also produce other harmful byproducts.

4. Can methanol be used as a fuel in an oxygen-free environment?

No, methanol cannot be used as a fuel in an oxygen-free environment. It requires oxygen to burn and release energy, so an oxygen-free environment would not support the combustion process.

5. Is there any way to burn methanol without oxygen?

No, there is no way to burn methanol without oxygen. The chemical properties of methanol require oxygen for combustion to occur and produce energy. Any attempt to burn methanol without oxygen would result in an incomplete combustion process.

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