Question

co(g)+ ax (g) 340 at
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On completing and balancing the equation, the ratio of
a: b will be​

Answer 1

In the equation a is Hydrogen and b is water. Ratio of a and b is a:b = 17:8

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation is

       $8 CO_{(g)} + a\ x{ (g)} \Longrightarrow b + C_8 H_{18}_{(l)}$

This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction of $CO$ and $H_2$

         $8 CO_{(g)} + 17 H_2{ (g)} \Longrightarrow 8 H_2 O_{(l)} + C_8 H_{18}_{(l)}$

Reactants

• $CO$ - Carbon monoxide
• $H_2$  -  Hydrogen

Products

• $H_2O$ - Water
• $C_8H_{18}$ - Octane

In the equation a is Hydrogen and b is water.

Ratio of a and b is a:b = 17:8