Question

How do you balance `C_4H_10(g) + O_2(g) → CO_2(g) + H_2O(g)`?

Answer 1

`C_4H_10(g) + 13/2O_2(g) rarr 4CO_2(g) + 5H_2O(g)`

Explanation:

You can make the coefficients integral if you like. There is no necessity to do so. There is a necessity to balance the equation. Is it balanced? Does garbage in equal garbage out?

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