Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004427

When balancing the equation C4H10 + O2 → CO2 + H2O, which element should you start balancing first?

1

Carbon

2

Hydrogen

3

Oxygen

4

Butane

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. Carbon

Solution:

Start with carbon since it appears only once on each side. This simplifies the balancing process before moving on to hydrogen and oxygen.

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