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How to balance the following chemical equation :
C2H6 + O2 ------> CO2 + H2O

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Dear StudentBalance the atoms on both sides.1. Balance the carbon atoms C2H6 + O2 2CO2 + H2O2. Balance the hydrogen atomsC2H6 + O2 2CO2 + 3H2O3.Balance the oxygen atomsC2H6 + (7/2)O2 2CO2 + 3H2O4.Convert all the coefficients into integers by multiplying with a number. Here it is 2so reaction becomse:2C2H6 + 7O2 4CO2 + 6H2ORegards

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