What are the required coefficients to properly balance the following chemical reaction? C₆H₁₂O₆(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + H₂O(l) A) 1, 3, 3, 3 B) 2, 6, 6, 3 C) 1, 6, 6, 6 D) 1, 1, 3, 3 E) 2, 2, 6, 3

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The coefficients should be chosen in such a way that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation. Counting the number of atoms of each element, we find that the coefficients should be 1, 6, 6, 6. Therefore, the correct answer is choice C.

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