CₓH_yO + 5O₂ → 4CO₂ + 4H₂O

Correct Answer is : C2₂2H4₄4O

Correct Answer is : C2₂2H4₄4O

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JAMB Chemistry 2024 Paper

Question : 98

Total: 138

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Solution:

C $_x$ H $_y$ O + 5O $_2$ → 4CO $_2$ + 4H $_2$ O

On balancing the equation, we should have

X = 4 , y = 8 and O = 2 ⇒ C $_4$ H $_8$ O $_2$

Since 2 is a common factor to the three atoms, we can divide through by 2, considering the fact that that formula is not in the option.

We finally have C $_2$ H $_4$ O

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