J.R. S. answered 08/05/21
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
Hexane has 6 carbons (hex) and is a hydrocarbon: C6H14; CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3
The reaction with oxygen (O2) is referred to as combustion. The reaction produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
2C6H14 + 19O2 ==> 12CO2 + 14H2O ... balanced equation