Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Which equation gives the correct balanced equation for the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon with formula $\text{C}_x\text{H}_y$?

  • A$\text{C}_x\text{H}_y + \left(x + \frac{y}{2}\right)\text{O}_2 \rightarrow x\text{CO}_2 + \frac{y}{2}\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{C}_x\text{H}_y + \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right)\text{O}_2 \rightarrow x\text{CO}_2 + y\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • C$\text{C}_x\text{H}_y + \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right)\text{O}_2 \rightarrow x\text{CO}_2 + \frac{y}{4}\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • D$\text{C}_x\text{H}_y + \left(x + \frac{y}{4}\right)\text{O}_2 \rightarrow x\text{CO}_2 + \frac{y}{2}\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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