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Is C8H16+CO2-->H20+O2+C4H8 a balanced equation for the complete combustion of cyclooctane (C8H16)?

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  • 4 weeks ago

    No, that is not a balanced equation for the complete combustion of cyclooctane.

    What you've shown is not any kind of actual reaction.

    The balanced equation for the complete combustion of cyclooctane is:

    C8H16 + 12 O2 → 8 CO2 + 8 H2O

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