Balance this equation. If a coefficient of "1" is required, choose "blank" for that box. CH3OH + O2 → CH2O + H2O

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Avery Frey

Chemistry

2 July, 20:33

Balance this equation. If a coefficient of "1" is required, choose "blank" for that box. CH3OH + O2 → CH2O + H2O

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Mike Reese · Answer 1

If the number of different atoms of elements on the reactant side is equal to that present on the product side than the reaction is said to be chemically balanced.

In above case, following is the balanced reaction.

2 CH3OH + O2 → 2 CH2O + 2 H2O