Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry - Exercises - Page 114: 3.21c

Answer

$C_5H_6O(l)+6O_2(g)\rightarrow 5CO_2(g)+3H_2O(g)$ This is combustion.

Work Step by Step

$C_5H_6O(l)+O_2(g)\rightarrow CO_2(g)+H_2O(g)$ This is a combustion reaction because a hydrocarbon is reacting with oxygen to create carbon dioxide and water. Add a coefficient of 5 to $CO_2$ to balance $C$. Add a coefficient of 3 to $H_2O$ to balance $H$. $C_5H_6O(l)+O_2(g)\rightarrow 5CO_2(g)+3H_2O(g)$ Add a coefficient of 6 to $O_2$ to balance $O$. $C_5H_6O(l)+6O_2(g)\rightarrow 5CO_2(g)+3H_2O(g)$
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