combustion of octane: $C_8H_{18}(l) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 16CO_2(g) + 18H_2O(g)$
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C$_8$H$_{18}$(l) + 25/2 O$_2$(g) → 16CO$_2$(g) + 18H$_2$O(g) Show more…
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