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In CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O, what is the IUPAC stoichiometric number of O2?
A-1
B+1
C+2
D-2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. -2
Reactants take a negative sign, so O2 with coefficient 2 has stoichiometric number -2.
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