Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry - Exercises - Page 114: 3.22d

Answer

$C_7H_8O_2(l)+8O_2\rightarrow 7CO_2(g)+4H_2O$ This is combustion.

Work Step by Step

$C_7H_8O_2(l)+O_2\rightarrow CO_2(g)+H_2O$ A hydrocarbon reaction with oxygen is a combustion reaction. Add a coefficient of 7 to $CO_2$ to balance $C$. Add a coefficient of 4 to $H_2O$ to balance $H$. $C_7H_8O_2(l)+O_2\rightarrow 7CO_2(g)+4H_2O$ Add a coefficient of 8 to $O_2$ to balance $O$. $C_7H_8O_2(l)+8O_2\rightarrow 7CO_2(g)+4H_2O$
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