Which of the following represents the correct formation reaction for ethene gas, C2H4? Reaction A: C(graphite) + H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ 12121212 C2H4 (g) Reaction B: 2 C(graphite) + 4 H(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g) Reaction C: 2 C(diamond) + H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g) Reaction D: 2 C(graphite) + 2 H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g)

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Which of the following represents the correct formation reaction for ethene gas, C2H4?

Reaction A: C(graphite) + H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ 12121212 C2H4 (g)

Reaction B: 2 C(graphite) + 4 H(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g)

Reaction C: 2 C(diamond) + H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g)

Reaction D: 2 C(graphite) + 2 H2(g) ⟶⟶⟶⟶ C2H4 (g)

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