What is the coefficient of O₂ when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers?
___ CH₃OH + ___ O₂ $\rarr$ ___ CO₂ + ___ H₂O

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What is the coefficient of O₂ when the following equation is properly balanced with the smallest set of whole numbers?
___ CH₃OH + ___ O₂

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___ CO₂ + ___ H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To balance the equation, we need 3 molecules of CH₃OH, 2 molecules of O₂ F1F1F1S1, 3 molecules of CO₂, and 10 molecules of H₂O. Therefore, the coefficient of O₂ is 2.

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