how do you balance this equation?

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how do you balance this equation?

CH3CH2OH + O2 ==> CH3CHO + H2

2007-01-15 11:48:27 · 3 answers · asked by J.r. 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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That's a H2O on the product side, not H2. Ethanol + oxygen ----> acetaldehyde + water

2CH3CH2OH + O2 ---> 2CH3CHO + 2H2O

2007-01-15 12:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Count the number of specific elements on each side and use least common multiples to determine the lowest number needed to balance each side's elemental composition.

However, unless you start going into fractions, this equation doesn't appear to be balanceable due to the oxygens.

2007-01-15 11:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Well first off, your equation doesnt make sense, its a combustion
and H20 or CO2 is not a product

2007-01-15 12:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by -Eugenious- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋