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AssignmentMultiple Choice
Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Question 20 • CHS Chemistry A
Carbon dioxide and water are produced when pentane (C5H12) reacts with oxygen. What is the balanced equation for this reaction?
Answer
A
C5H12(g) + O2(g) CO2(g) + H2O(g)
B
C5H12(g) + O2(g) 5CO2(g) + H2O(g)
C
C5H12(g) +8O2(g) 5CO2(g) + 6H2O(g)
D
5CO2(g) + 6H2O(g) C5H12(g) + 8O2(g)