The Equation 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂  4CO₂ + 6H₂O

question 89

Multiple Choice

The equation 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂  4CO₂ + 6H₂O is an oxidation-reduction reaction.

• A) True; the carbon is oxidized and the hydrogen is reduced.
• B) True; the carbon is reduced and the oxygen is oxidized.
• C) False
• D) True; the oxygen is reduced and the hydrogen is oxidized.
• E) True; the carbon is oxidized and oxygen is reduced.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

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Income Effect

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