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Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: xCH3OH + yO2 → 2CO2 + zH2O. The values of x,y and z respectively, are

A.

2,3 and 4

B.

2, 4 and 3

C.

1,2 and 3

D.

1, 3 and 5

Correct answer is A

xCH3OH + yO2 → 2CO2 + zH2O

Balancing the equation, we have

C = x (on the left) and 2 (on the right)

⇒ x = 2

2CH3OH + yO2 → 2CO2 + zH2O

On the left, H = 8 and on the right = 2z

⇒ 2z = 8 ; z = 4

2CH3OH + yO2 → 2CO2 + 4H2O

On the right, O = 4 + 4 = 8.

On the left, O = 2 + 2y

⇒ 2 + 2y = 8

2y = 6 ; y = 3

x, y, z = 2, 3, 4.