Using complete sentences, explain how to predict the products and balance the reaction for the combustion of butane, C4H10. C4H1

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Paraphin [41]

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Using complete sentences, explain how to predict the products and balance the reaction for the combustion of butane, C4H10. C4H1

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hichkok12 [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-04T11:12:00+03:00

hichkok12 [17]3 years ago

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At the complete combustion of butane the carbon dioxide and water are formed.

2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ = 8CO₂ + 10H₂O

C₄H₁₀ ⇒ 4CO₂, 5H₂O ⇒ 13O ⇒ 6.5O₂
we use integer coefficients: 8CO₂, 10H₂O, 13O₂