Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Fuels

Fuels — practice question

When propane reacts with oxygen in air, carbon dioxide and water are produced. What is the chemical equation for this reaction?

  • A$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + 3\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 3\text{CO}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • C$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + 4\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 3\text{CO}_2 + 4\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • D$\text{C}_3\text{H}_8 + 5\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 3\text{CO}_2 + 4\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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