Answer to Question #291370 in General Chemistry for danee

Question

Balance the equation for the complete combustion of octane (C8H18), a component of car fuel. In this process, octane reacts with oxygen gas (O2) and produces water and carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

C₈H₁₈ + 25 /2 O₂ = 8 CO₂ + 9 H₂O ........

In Combustion reaction Octane react with excess of Oxygen and form Carbon dioxide and Water .