Which Statement Regarding the Complete Combustion of a Carbon Compound

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the complete combustion of a carbon compound is correct?

• A) Carbon dioxide and water are consumed in the reaction and must be shown in the balanced equation.
• B) Heat is produced in the reaction and must be shown in the balanced equation.
• C) Balancing the equation requires knowing whether the products are gases or liquids.
• D) Oxygen is consumed in the reaction and must be shown in the balanced equation.
• E) The carbon compound is consumed in the reaction but need not be shown in the balanced equation.

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