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What coefficient of O2 is needed to balance the equation C3H8 + O2 —> 3CO2 + 4H20?

a. 2

b. 3

c. 5

d. 6

2 Answers

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I think it is 5 bc there are 10 Os on one side and 2 on the other
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User Brandon Enriquez
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C3H8 + 5O2 —> 3CO2 + 4H20
there is 10 oxygens
6 in CO2 and 4 in H2O
10:2=5
answer is 5
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User Tan Li Hau
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