Chemistry

Matthew Munoz

27 May, 05:03

In a gas stove, propane (C3H8) is mixed with oxygen gas (O2) from the air and ignited to burn. The products of the reaction are given off as gases and consist primarily of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

Which equation shown is the correct balanced equation for the reaction that occurs in burning a gas stove?

A) C3H8 + 10 O2 → 3 CO2 + 4 H2O

B) 4 C3H8 + 5 O2 → 3 CO2 + 4 H2O

C) C3H8 + 5 O2 → 3 CO2 + 4 H2O

D) C3H8 + 3 O2 → 3 CO2 + 4 H2O