Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Reaction of Acetone

question 12

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of acetone (C₃H₆O) with oxygen (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) .

• A)C₃H₆O + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
• B)C₃H₆O + 4 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 3 H₂O
• C)3 CO₂ + 3 H₂O → C₃H₆O + 4 O₂
• D)6 C₃H₆O + 8 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

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