To determine the product(s) of the combustion reaction between carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen (O₂), we need to analyze the balanced chemical equation:
[tex]\[
2 \text{CO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{?}
\][/tex]
Combustion reactions typically involve a substance reacting with oxygen to form oxides. Here, carbon monoxide (CO) will react with oxygen (O₂) to form carbon dioxide (CO₂).
The balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of carbon monoxide is as follows:
[tex]\[
2 \text{CO} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2 \text{CO}_2
\][/tex]
Thus, the product of this reaction is carbon dioxide (CO₂). Specifically, for every 2 molecules of CO, one molecule of O₂ reacts to form 2 molecules of CO₂. This shows that the total number of atoms of each element is conserved on both sides of the reaction, ensuring that the equation is balanced.
Therefore, the correct product of the reaction is:
[tex]\[
2 \text{CO}_2
\][/tex]
Among the given options, the correct one is:
[tex]$2 \text{CO}_2$[/tex]
