Balance the Following Chemical Equation: C₃H₆O + O₂ $\rarr$ CO₂ + H₂O
A) C₃H₆O + 4O₂

question 30

Multiple Choice

Balance the following chemical equation: C₃H₆O + O₂ $\rarr$ CO₂ + H₂O

• A) C₃H₆O + 4O₂ \(\rarr\) 3CO₂ + 3H₂O
• B) C₃H₆O + 2O₂ \(\rarr\) 3CO₂ + 3H₂O
• C) C₃H₆O + 4O₂ \(\rarr\) 3CO₂ + 2H₂O
• D) 2C₃H₆O + 4O₂ \(\rarr\) 3CO₂ + 3H₂O
• E) None of the above are balanced

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