Pentane ( C₅H₁₂ )Reacts with Oxygen ( O₂ )To

question 45

Multiple Choice

Pentane ( C₅H₁₂ ) reacts with oxygen ( O₂ ) to form carbon dioxide ( CO₂ ) and water ( H₂O) according to the following reaction.Answer the following question(s) about this reaction. C₅H₁₂ + ?O₂ → ?CO₂ + ?H₂O
-What is the coefficient for water in the balanced equation?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)5
• D)6
• E)8

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