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Name the type of reaction for the following:
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$(ii)$ Burning of natural gas.
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$(ii)$ Burning of natural gas.
(N/A) $(i)$ Decomposition reaction: The breakdown of complex organic matter into simpler substances by microorganisms is a decomposition process.
$(ii)$ Oxidation (Combustion) reaction: Burning of natural gas $(CH_4)$ in the presence of oxygen is an exothermic oxidation reaction, represented as: $CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O + \text{Heat}$.
$(ii)$ Oxidation (Combustion) reaction: Burning of natural gas $(CH_4)$ in the presence of oxygen is an exothermic oxidation reaction, represented as: $CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O + \text{Heat}$.
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