Balance the Following Reaction: CaO + C $\rightarrow$ CaC₂ + CO₂ $\rightarrow$

question 97

Multiple Choice

Balance the following reaction: CaO + C $\rightarrow$ CaC₂ + CO₂.

• A) CaO₂ + 3C \(\rightarrow\) CaC₂ + CO₂
• B) 2CaO₂ + 6C \(\rightarrow\) 2CaC₂ + 2CO₂
• C) 2CaO + 5C \(\rightarrow\) 2CaC₂ + CO₂

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