Consider the reaction represented by the following equati...
Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: C2H2 + yH2 → C2H6. The value of y in the reaction is
4
3
2
1
Correct answer is C
C2H2 + yH2 → C2H6
To balance the equation, we must have 2 carbon atoms on both sides and 6 hydrogen atoms.
On the LHS and RHS, carbon = 2 atoms.
On the LHS, Hydrogen = 2 + 2y.
On the RHS, Hydrogen = 6.
⇒ 2 + 2y = 6
2y = 4
y = 2.