Given the equation:X + Cl2 - - > C2H5Cl + HCl

Which molecule is represented by X?

(1) C2H4 (3) C3H6

(2) C2H6 (4) C3H8

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Jordin Marsh

11 March, 10:13

Given the equation:X + Cl2 - - > C2H5Cl + HCl

Which molecule is represented by X?

(1) C2H4 (3) C3H6

(2) C2H6 (4) C3H8

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Turner Huynh · Answer 1

You can assume that the equation is balanced, so all you need to do is find the compound that has the right amount of hydrogen and carbon. Count the numbers of each on the right side:

H5 + H = 6 hydrogens.

C2 = 2 carbons

So the compound is B) C2H6

Given the equation:X + Cl2 - - > C2H5Cl + HClWhich molecule is represented by X?(1) C2H4 (3) C3H6(2) C2H6 (4) C3H8

Given the equation:X + Cl2 - - > C2H5Cl + HCl

Which molecule is represented by X?

(1) C2H4 (3) C3H6

(2) C2H6 (4) C3H8