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The combustion of ethane in the presence of excess oxygen yields carbon dioxide and water.

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Answer:

C₂H₆ + 3.5O₂ -> 2CO₂ + 3H₂O

For complete combustion, use the following trick for your ease:


C_(x)H_(y) + O_(2) -> xCO_(2) + (y)/(2)H_(2)O

Then you can simply count the moles of oxygen

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