How do you balance C2 H6O -- CO2 plus H2O?

Answer 1

You don't!! That is an impossible reaction as written. Message me if you have the correct reaction soon.

Answer 2

To balance the equation C2H6O -> CO2 + H2O, you need to add a coefficient of 3 in front of CO2 and 4 in front of H2O to balance the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms, while keeping the number of oxygen atoms equal on both sides. The balanced equation is: C2H6O -> 2CO2 + 3H2O.