Question

Write a balanced chemical equation that shows the formation of 3-methylbutanoic acid from the elements carbon (C), hydrogen (H2 ) and oxygen (O2 ).

Answer 1

Answer:

$5C+2H_2+O_2\rightarrow C_5H_1_0O_2$

Explanation:

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In this case, according to the given information, and considering that the molecular formula of 3-methylbutanoic acid is:

$C_5H_1_0O_2$

Thus, the formation reaction is:

$C+H_2+O_2\rightarrow C_5H_1_0O_2$

However, it must be balanced because of the unequal number of carbon and hydrogen atoms yet those of oxygen seem to be balanced:

$5C+2H_2+O_2\rightarrow C_5H_1_0O_2$

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