Identify the balanced equation to show the reaction of gaseous ethane with gaseous oxygen to form carbon monoxide gas and water vapour. A) 2C₂H₆(g) + 7O₂(g) → 4CO₂(g) + 6H₂O(g) B) C₂H₆(g) + 5O(g) → 2CO(g) + 3H₂O(g) C) 2C₂H₆(g) + 5O₂(g) → 4CO(g) + 6H₂O(g) D) C₂H₆(g) + 7O(g) → 2CO₂(g) + 3H₂O(g) E) 2CH₃(g) + 5O(g) → 2CO(g) + 3H₂O(g)

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The balanced equation for the reaction of gaseous ethane with gaseous oxygen to form carbon monoxide gas and water vapor is:

2C2H6(g) + 7O2(g) → 4CO(g) + 6H2O(g)

This equation can be simplified by dividing by 2, giving:

C2H6(g) + (7/2)O2(g) → 2CO(g) + 3H2O(g)

The closest choice to this simplified equation is C, which is balanced and matches the product and reactant species.

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