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Propane `(C_(3)H_(8))` is one of the combustible components of L.P.G. Write down the combustion reaction for propane `(C_(3)H_(8))`.

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The combustion reaction of propane is as follows :
`underset("Propane")(C_(3)H_(8))+underset("Oxygen")(5O_(2))rarr underset("dioxide") underset("Carbon")(3CO_(2))+underset ("Water")(4H_(2)O) +"heat"+"light"`
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