https://www.quora.com/Can-hydrogen-burn-without-oxygen
From the couple minutes of research and googling I just did to figure it out, it depends on what else is in Jupiter's atmosphere and how much is in it. For a flammable substance (hydrogen, in this instance), a proper amount of oxidizer needs to be present. The oxidizer can be oxygen, but it doesn't have to be; halogens can work just as well. But if there's isn't enough oxidizer, it won't last long enough to, say, combust the entire planet.
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Edited by isaac13d: 5/5/2019 9:26:31 AMIs he asking about regular old fire, or is he talking about kick starting a nuclear reaction that would create a second slightly smaller sun? Edit: imma ask him
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Idk. I assume regular fire, but people talk about the sun "burning" all the time even though it's undergoing a completely different process. Op could be referring to either one I guess, but Jupiter, by definition, couldn't burn without an oxidizer.
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I agree, but a nuclear reaction might be possible
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Maybe, but I don't personally know enough to say yes or no and I'm tired and want to sleep, so good night.
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Alright, g'night bruh