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Use the chemical equation to answer the question.

2H₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2H₂O(1)
Which statement describes the breaking and forming of bonds in the reaction?

The reaction requires breaking one H-H bond and two O=O bonds, and then forming four O-H bonds.

The reaction requires breaking one O=O bond and two H-H bonds, and then forming four O-H bonds.

The reaction requires breaking four O-H bonds, and then forming one H-H bond and two O=O bonds.

The reaction requires breaking four O-H bonds, and then forming one O=O bond and two H-H bonds

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Answer: The reaction requires breaking one O=O bond and two H-H bonds, and then forming four O-H bonds.

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