The unbalanced equation for the combustion of octane,a component of gasoline,is shown below.What would be the coefficient of carbon dioxide once the equation is balanced? C₈H₁₈(l)+ O₂(g)→ CO₂(g)+ H₂O(l)

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The balanced equation for the combustion of octane (C8H18) is 2C8H18 + 25O2 → 16CO2 + 18H2O, so the coefficient of carbon dioxide (CO2) is 16.

The Unbalanced Equation for the Combustion of Octane,a Component of Gasoline,is