Propane burns completely: . What is ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Oxygen atoms on the right: .
  2. Step 2: Each molecule supplies atoms, so .
Answer
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Why not the others: : counts only the oxygen needed for the carbon dioxide. : counts only the oxygen needed for the water. : counts oxygen atoms instead of oxygen molecules.

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