Question

Select True or False: Hydrogen plays an important role in many industrial processes. The following correctly represents a balanced chemical equation for its production by the reaction of propane (C3H8, obtained from natural gas) and steam. 2 C3H8(g) 3H2O(g) → 6CO(g) 7H2(g)

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation:

Since the given equation is not balanced properly.

Since oxygen and hydrogen atoms are not balanced.

There should be 6 H2O (g) molecules and 14 mol H2 (g)