which of the following equations demonstrates the law of conservation mass

a. CH4 + O2 -> CO2 + HO
B. CH4 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
C CH + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
D CH4 + O2 -> C + 2H2O

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The equation that demonstrates the law of conservation of mass is B. CH4 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O. This is because the number and types of atoms (carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen) on both sides of the equation are equal, indicating that mass is conserved in the reaction.