Answer:
C₈H₁₈(l) + O₂(g) ⇒ CO₂(g) + H₂O(l)
Explanation:
Let's consider the unbalanced equation for the combustion reaction of octane.
C₈H₁₈(l) + O₂(g) ⇒ CO₂(g) + H₂O(l)
We can begin balancing H atoms by multiplying H₂O by 9, and C atoms by multiplying CO₂ by 8.
C₈H₁₈(l) + O₂(g) ⇒ 8 CO₂(g) + 9 H₂O(l)
Finally, we get the balanced equation by multiplying O₂ by 12.5.
C₈H₁₈(l) + 12.5 O₂(g) ⇒ 8 CO₂(g) + 9 H₂O(l)
