Question

Consider the chemical equation for the combustion of sugar.

_C6H12O6(s) + _O2(g) Right arrow. _CO2(g) + _H2O(l)

Which sequence of coefficients should be placed in the blanks to balance this equation?
1, 6, 6, 6
6, 1, 6, 1
3, 3, 3, 6
1, 3, 3, 6

Answer 1

1, 6, 6, 6

Balanced equation: C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O (C:6, H:12, O:18 on both sides).