Question

Balance the following chemical equation (if necessary):

C6H6 (I) + O2(g) → H2O(g) + CO2 (g)

Answer 1

$\\ \sf\longmapsto 2C_6H_6+15O_2\longrightarrow 6H_2O+12CO_2$

On reactant side

• C=12
• H=12
• O=30

On products side

• C=13
• O=30
• H=12

Hence balanced