What Is the Coefficient for O₂ When the Following Combustion $\rarr$

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient for O₂ when the following combustion reaction of a fatty acid is properly balanced
__ C₁₈H₃₆O₂ + __ O₂ $\rarr$ __ CO₂ + __ H₂O

• A) 1
• B) 8
• C) 9
• D) 26
• E) 27

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