Use the reaction to answer the question. C10H8 + 12O2 to ?

Which products are expected from the reaction?
A. 10CO2 + 8H + 2O2
B. 10CO2 + 4H2O
C. 10CO2 + 8H2O
D. 10C+ 4H2O + 10O2

1 answer

The reaction expresses the combustion of naphthalene (C₁₀H₈) in the presence of oxygen (O₂). During complete combustion, naphthalene reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O).

To find the expected products, you need to balance the chemical equation.

The balanced equation for the complete combustion of naphthalene is:

\[ C_{10}H_{8} + 12O_{2} \rightarrow 10CO_{2} + 4H_{2}O \]

Therefore, the expected products from the reaction are:

B. 10CO₂ + 4H₂O