How many atoms of carbon (C) are present in the reactants of the following chemical equation?

Question

C7H16+O2
CO2 + H₂O
(1 point)
O 7 atoms
16 atoms
O1 atom
O 23 atoms

Answer 1

In the reactants of the chemical equation given (C₇H₁₆ + O₂), there are 7 atoms of carbon (C) present in the molecule C₇H₁₆ (heptane).

So, the answer is: 7 atoms.