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Which of the following reactions is balanced and shows complete combustion

Which of the following reactions is balanced and shows complete combustion-example-1
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Answer: Option C

Step-by-step explanation:

Since this question asks for complete combustion we can rule out options A and D. CO₂ is not made because the carbon was not fully oxidized, so we only have CO.

Next, we need to find which option, between option B and option C, is a balanced reaction. Right away, we can see that on the left side option B has 3 carbon and 4 carbon on the right. This means that option B isn't balanced.

Lastly, we will confirm that option C meets all the requirements to be the correct answer. It is a complete reaction, with a product of CO₂ and not CO. We have 3 carbons on both sides, 8 hydrogens on both sides and 10 oxygens on both sides. Option C is correct.

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Which of the following reactions is balanced and shows complete combustion-example-1
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