Pentane (C₅H₁₂) Reacts with Oxygen Gas (O₂) to Form Carbon

question 122

Multiple Choice

Pentane (C₅H₁₂) reacts with oxygen gas (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) according to the following reaction. What is the coefficient for oxygen in the balanced equation? C₅H₁₂ + _?_ O₂ → _?_ CO₂ + _?_ H₂O

• A) 2
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 6
• E) 8

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