Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Sections 4.1-4.9 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 190: 110c

Answer

$2C_{5}H_{12}O(l)+ 15O_{2}(g)\ -->\ 10CO_{2}(g)+ 12H_{2}O(g)$

Work Step by Step

A combustion reaction occurs. Add a 2 to $C_{5}H_{12}O$ so there is an even number of $O$ on the reactants side. The add a 10 to $CO_{2}$ to balance $C$ and a 12 to $H_{2}O$ to balance $H$. Finally, add a 15 to $O_{2}$ to balance $O$.
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