How C₂H₂(g)+(5/2)O₂(g) could be 2CO₂(g)+H₂O(g) ?

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anor277
Jul 18, 2018

Well, are charge and mass balanced?

Explanation:

#underbrace(HC-=CH + 5/2O_2(g) rarr 2CO_2(g) + H_2O(l))_"106 g of reactant gives 106 g of product"#

The acetylene is combusted. And complete combustion gives stoichiometric carbon dioxide and water.

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