The balanced chemical equation that represents the reaction between carbon and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide is :

C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}

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2 C + O_{2} \to 2 C O

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3 C + 3 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + 2 C O

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C + 2 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + O_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is A $C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}$
For the conversion of carbon to carbon dioxide, carbon is oxidized in the presence of oxygen gas.
$C + O_{2} \to C O_{2}$

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