Question

1.
The correct set of co-efficients, p, qan
P.q and r for the following, balanced equation
CH... +p0,-
400, +rHO
P
(3n+1)
(n+1)
(n+1)
n+1
(3n+ 1)
n
3n +1
2
n
(n+1)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Balance is the key

In left hand side there are n carbons in right hand side q . So q = n .

Now count hydrogens

2r = 2n + 2

r = n + 1

Now oxygen left

2q + r = 2p

2p = 2q + r = 2n+n+1 = 3n+1

p = 3n + 1/2

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