Write the relative reaction rate equation for each component in the combustion of ethanol CH₃CH₂OH.

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Accepted Answer

Combustion of ethanol:

CH₃CH₂OH + O₂→ CO₂ + H₂O [unbalanced equation]

CH₃CH₂OH + 3 O₂→ 2 CO₂ + 3 H₂O [balanced equation]

Reaction rate:

rate = - $\frac{∆ [{CH}_{3} {CH}_{2} OH]}{∆ t}$ = - $\frac{1}{3}$ $\frac{∆ [O_{2}]}{∆ t}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$ $\frac{∆ [{CO}_{2}]}{∆ t}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$ $\frac{∆ [H_{2} O]}{∆ t}$

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General Chemistry 3 - Midterm 1