What Is the Coefficient of O2 When the Following Equation

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the coefficient of O2 when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers? __ C₂H₄ + __ O₂ → __ CO₂ + __ H₂O

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4
• E)6

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity produced, measuring how much on average each unit of output costs to produce.

Average Fixed Cost

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced; it decreases as production increases.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating the variable cost of producing each unit of output.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all costs that vary with output level, including costs for raw materials, labor, and utilities that increase or decrease as production volume changes.