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

question 125

Multiple Choice

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

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

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