What Is the Coefficient of O₂ When the Following Equation $\rarr$

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of O₂ when the following equation is properly balanced?
___ CH₃OH + ___ O₂ $\rarr$ ___ CO₂ + ___ H₂O

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 7
• E) none of these

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