Ethanol burns in air
1 mark · NormalWhich of the following is the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of ethanol in air?
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Correct option: \ce{C2H5OH + 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 3H2O}
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A1 · 1 mark · Choice of correct balanced equation.
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The correct equation is: \ce{C2H5OH + 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 3H2O}