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What is the balanced equation for the complete combustion of pentane (C5H12)?
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What is the balanced equation for the complete combustion of pentane (C5H12)?

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2C5H12 + 16O2 —> 10CO2 + 12H2O

2•5=10 C 10=1•10
2•12=24 H 24=2•12
16•2=32 O 32=(10•2)+(1•12)
=20+12
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