What is the balanced equation for the reaction that occurs when methanoll. CH3OH is burned in air O2 and produces carbon dioxide and water

2 CH3OH + 3 O2 => 2 CO2 + 4 H2O

Explanation: The combustion reaction is now balanced.

C has 2 atoms both sides.

H has 8 atoms on both sides

O has also 8 atoms both in the reactant and product side.

water and alcohols have similar properties because water molecules contain hydroxyl groups that can form hydrogen bonds with other water molecules and with alcohol molecules, and likewise alcohol molecules can form hydrogen bonds with other alcohol molecules as well as with water.