Question

What is the product of the unbalanced combustion reaction below? C4H10(g) + O2(g) →

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C . CO2(g) + H2O(g)

Explanation:

When hydrocarbon undergoes combustion, carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are produced.

C2H4(g) + O2(g) —› CO2(g) + H2O(g)

Thus, the product of the unbalanced combustion reaction is:

CO2(g) + H2O(g)

Thus, we can balance the equation as follow:

C2H4(g) + O2(g) —› CO2(g) + H2O(g)

There are 2 atoms of C on the left side and 1 atom on the right side. It can be balanced by putting 2 in front of CO2 as shown below:

C2H4(g) + O2(g) —› 2CO2(g) + H2O(g)

There are 4 atoms of H on the left side and 2 atoms on the right side. It can be balanced by putting 2 in front of H2O as shown below:

C2H4(g) + O2(g) —› 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)

There are a total of 6 atoms of O on the right side and 2 atom on the left side. It can be balanced by putting 3 in front of O2 as shown below:

C2H4(g) + 3O2(g) —› 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)

Thus, the equation is balanced.