The combustion of ethane (C₂H6) is represented by the equation: 2C₂H6(g) +70₂(g) 4CO₂(g) + 6H₂O(l) In this reaction: (a) the rate of consumption of ethane is seven times faster than the rate of consumption of oxygen. (b) the rate of formation of CO₂ equals the rate of formation of water. (c) water is formed at a rate equal to two-thirds the rate of formation of CO₂. (d) the rate of consumption of oxygen equals the rate of consumption of water. (e) CO₂ is formed twice as fast as ethane is consumed.

The combustion of ethane (C₂H6) is represented by the equation: 2C₂H6(g) +70₂(g) 4CO₂(g) + 6H₂O(l) In this reaction: (a) the rate of consumption of ethane is seven times faster than the rate of consumption of oxygen. (b) the rate of formation of CO₂ equals the rate of formation of water. (c) water is formed at a rate equal to two-thirds the rate of formation of CO₂. (d) the rate of consumption of oxygen equals the rate of consumption of water. (e) CO₂ is formed twice as fast as ethane is consumed.

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