Question

Propane (C₃H₈) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. What is the correct form of the chemical equation that describes this reaction?

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Propane is a hydrocarbon that has only single bonds in its structure so it is an alkane.

Propane formula = C₃H₈

Oxygen formula = O₂

Carbon dioxide formula = CO₂

Water formula = H₂O

Reaction:

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ ⇒ 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

Reactants Elements Products

3 C 3

8 H 8

10 O 10