Let's analyze the given chemical equation step-by-step to determine the products of the reaction.
The chemical equation for the combustion of propane (C_3H_8) is:
[tex]$
C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \rightarrow 3CO_2 + 4H_2O + \text{energy}
$[/tex]
1. Reactants:
- On the left-hand side of the equation, we see the reactants are propane (C_3H_8) and oxygen (O_2).
2. Products:
- On the right-hand side of the equation, the products are carbon dioxide (CO_2), water (H_2O), and energy.
Now let's compare this to the given answer choices:
A. [tex]\( C_3H_3 + 3CO_2 + \text{energy} \)[/tex]
- This option suggests different products than those indicated in the reaction. This is not correct.
B. [tex]\( 4H_2O + 5O_2 \)[/tex]
- This suggests water and oxygen as the products. This is not correct because these are the reactants or products do not match the original equation.
C. [tex]\( C_3H_8 + 5O_2 \)[/tex]
- This option repeats the reactants instead of giving the products. This is not correct.
D. [tex]\( 3CO_2 + 4H_2O + \text{energy} \)[/tex]
- This correctly lists carbon dioxide, water, and energy, which matches the products shown on the right-hand side of the equation.
So, the correct answer is:
D. [tex]\( 3CO_2 + 4H_2O + \text{energy} \)[/tex]
