What Is the Proper, Balanced Equation for the Complete Combustion

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the proper, balanced equation for the complete combustion of propanol (C₃H₇OH) in oxygen gas?

• A)2 C₃H₇OH + 9 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O
• B)C₃H₇OH + 9 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 8 H₂O
• C)2 C₃H₇OH + 9 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 8 H₂O
• D)C₃H₇OH + 9 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O

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