What coefficient is needed in front of the Carbon (C) in the reactants in order to balance the equation?

C + 2SO2 - -> CS2 + 4CO

5

6

4

3

Hint: The number of atoms in the reactant, must equal the number of atoms in the product, for each element

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Braeden Ritter

Chemistry

13 July, 01:14

What coefficient is needed in front of the Carbon (C) in the reactants in order to balance the equation?

C + 2SO2 - -> CS2 + 4CO

5

6

4

3

Hint: The number of atoms in the reactant, must equal the number of atoms in the product, for each element

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Roy Henson · Answer 1

5. First option

Explanation:

The number of atoms in the reactant, must equal the number of atoms in the product, for each element

C + 2SO₂ → CS₂ + 4CO

In product side you have 1 C from the sulfure and 4 C from the CO.

As you have 5C in the product side, you need 5C in the reactant side.

the balanced equation is: 5C + 2SO₂ → CS₂ + 4CO

What coefficient is needed in front of the Carbon (C) in the reactants in order to balance the equation?C + 2SO2 - -> CS2 + 4CO5643Hint: The number of atoms in the reactant, must equal the number of atoms in the product, for each element

What coefficient is needed in front of the Carbon (C) in the reactants in order to balance the equation?

C + 2SO2 - -> CS2 + 4CO

5

6

4

3

Hint: The number of atoms in the reactant, must equal the number of atoms in the product, for each element