The Equation 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ $\rightarrow$ 4CO₂ + 6H₂O Is an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction

question 15

Multiple Choice

The equation 2C₂H₆ + 7O₂ $\rightarrow$ 4CO₂ + 6H₂O is an oxidation-reduction reaction. and why?

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

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