Answer:
The answer to your question is letter A. 2
Explanation:
Data
Octane = C₈H₁₈
Oxygen = O₂
Carbon dioxide = CO₂
Water = H₂O
Reaction
C₈H₁₈ + O₂ ⇒ CO₂ + H₂O
Reactants Elements Products
8 C 1
18 H 2
2 O 3
This reaction is unbalanced
C₈H₁₈ + 25/2O₂ ⇒ 8CO₂ + 9H₂O
Reactants Elements Products
8 C 8
18 H 18
25 O 25
Multiply the reaction by 2
2C₈H₁₈ + 25O₂ ⇒ 16CO₂ + 18H₂O
Reactants Elements Products
16 C 16
36 H 36
50 O 50
Now, the reaction is balanced