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Identify the reactants in the chemical reaction below: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

  • A. CHâ‚„ and Oâ‚‚
  • B. COâ‚‚ and Hâ‚‚O
  • C. Both
  • D. None of the above
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reactants in a chemical reaction are the initial substances that are transformed into products. In this reaction, CHâ‚„ (methane) and Oâ‚‚ (oxygen) are the reactants, as they are the starting materials that undergo a chemical change to form COâ‚‚ (carbon dioxide) and 2Hâ‚‚O (water). The equation clearly shows that CHâ‚„ and Oâ‚‚ are on the left side of the reaction arrow, indicating that they are the reactants. Therefore, the correct answer is A: CHâ‚„ and Oâ‚‚.