When ethanol (C2H5OH) and oxygen (O2) react together, they form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). The

resulting chemical reaction is:
C2H5OH + 3O2 --> 2CO2 + 3H2O
The coefficient in front of H2O indicates there are ____.



a. three oxygen atoms in the reaction
b. three carbon atoms in the water
c. three water molecules in the reaction
d. six water molecules in the reaction
e. six oxygen atoms in the reaction


ANSWER: c

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