Question

Explain why this reaction is balanced incorrectly (at least three things)

C12H12010 + 702 -> 3C02 + H20

Answer 1

1. C which is carbon on the right hand side is 12 while on the other side is 3

2. H which is hydrogen on the right hand side is 12 while on the other side is 2

3. O which is oxygen on the right hand side is 10 while on the other side is 5