When Ethanol, C₂H₅OH, a Component in Some Gasoline Mixtures, Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

When ethanol, C₂H₅OH, a component in some gasoline mixtures, is burned in air, one molecule of ethanol combines with three oxygen molecules to form two CO₂ molecules and three H₂O molecules. Select the statement below that is incorrect in regard to this reaction.

• A)The balanced equation for the reaction is C₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O.
• B)If 4 ethanol molecules react, 8 CO₂ molecules should form.
• C)If 12 H₂O molecules are formed, then 9 O₂ molecules must have reacted.
• D)If 15 ethanol molecules react, then 45 oxygen molecules must also react.
• E)If 12 CO₂ molecules are formed, then 18 H₂O molecules should also form.

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