In the Combustion of Methane, CH₄(g) + 2 O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O (G), Which Reactant Has the Greatest

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the combustion of methane, CH₄(g) + 2 O₂(g) $\rightarrow$ CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O (g) , which reactant has the greatest rate of disappearance?

• A) CH₄
• B) O₂
• C) CO₂
• D) H₂O
• E) CH₄ and O₂ have the same rate of disappearance.

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