Can solid compounds burn in the presence oxygen?

Answer 1

Sort of.

Think of wood - it will burn BUT you must heat it to the point that it vaporizes (because only vapors make flames).

Note that some of the same wood burns without actual flame.

Answer 2

Yes, solid compounds can burn in the presence of oxygen if they have a sufficient amount of energy to break their chemical bonds and react with oxygen to produce heat and light. This process is known as combustion and typically involves an exothermic chemical reaction.