Octane (C₈H₁₈ ) reacts with oxygen (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). When the equation below is balanced, the coefficient of octane is:
C₈H₁₈ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
A) 8
B) 25
C) 2
D) 16