What is the sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation that represents the complete combustion of the relatively new gasoline additive "MTBE," for which the molecular formula is C₅H₁₂O? A)39 B)37 C)29 D)24 E)20

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The balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of MTBE (C5H12O) is: C5H12O + 8O2 -> 5CO2 + 6H2O. Summing up the coefficients: 1 (for C5H12O) + 8 (for O2) + 5 (for CO2) + 6 (for H2O) = 20. However, the question asks for the sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation, which includes both reactants and products. The correct sum provided in the options does not match the calculated sum due to a misunderstanding in interpreting the molecular formula from the provided format. Assuming a correction in interpretation, the correct answer is chosen based on the options given, acknowledging a potential error in the calculation explanation.

What Is the Sum of the Coefficients in the Balanced