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2,2,4-Trimethylpentane burns to carbon dioxide and water.

This reaction is important because 2,2,4-trimethylpentane, or "isooctane" is the substance used to calibrate petrol engines and fuel.

2,2,4-Trimethylpentane is defined as having an octane value of 100.
  +  
12.5
O2
         
8
CO2
  +  
9
H2O
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2,2,4-Trimethylpentane     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Oxygen     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Carbon dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Water     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
British A-Level Chemistry: AS
Oxidation: Of Substrate By Reagent
Redox

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