Given the unbalanced equation: C₂H₂ + O₂ $\rarr$CO₂ + H₂O. When properly balanced,the sum of the balancing coefficients is

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The correct balanced equation is: CS2 + 3O2 → CO2 + 2SO2. The sum of the coefficients is 1 (for CS2) + 3 (for O2) + 1 (for CO2) + 2 (for SO2) = 7. However, due to the formatting error in the question, it's challenging to directly apply this solution. Assuming the intended question relates to the combustion of carbon disulfide (CS2) in oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), and based on standard balancing principles, the sum provided in the options does not match the correct sum based on the chemical equation provided. Therefore, the response is based on an interpretation error, and the correct approach to balance the equation involves identifying and balancing each element on both sides of the equation.

Given the Unbalanced Equation: C2H2 + O2 →\rarr→ CO2 + H2O

Given the Unbalanced Equation: C₂H₂ + O₂ $\rarr$ CO₂ + H₂O