The balanced equation for the combustion of methanol (CH₃OH) is:

2 CH₃OH + 3 O₂ → 2 CO₂ + 4 H₂O

Here's what the equation represents:

* CH₃OH: Methanol, the fuel.

* O₂: Oxygen, the oxidizer.

* CO₂: Carbon dioxide, a product of combustion.

* H₂O: Water, another product of combustion.

The coefficients (2, 3, 2, 4) in front of each chemical formula ensure that the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation, making it balanced.