What is the coefficient for carbon dioxide when the equation ___ C₂H₆ + ___ O₂ → ___ CO₂ + ___ H₂O is properly balanced?

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The balanced equation is CS2 + 3O2 → CO2 + 2SO2, so the coefficient for CO2 is 1, which is not listed as an option. However, the question seems to be asking for the coefficient of carbon dioxide when balancing a different chemical equation involving CS, O, and potentially other elements. Given the provided options and the misunderstanding, the correct interpretation based on standard chemical balancing principles cannot be directly applied. The correct approach involves balancing the equation given in the question, but without the specific equation details (as the provided chemical formulas seem to be incorrectly formatted), the standard method to balance such an equation involves ensuring the number of atoms for each element on the reactant side equals the number on the product side. Since the provided options and the question's context do not align with a standard chemical equation or its expected balancing coefficients, and my response was based on a standard equation for CS2 and O2 reacting, there seems to be a misunderstanding or miscommunication in the question's details.

What Is the Coefficient for Carbon Dioxide When the Equation