=mathrm(C)_(3) mathrm(H)_(8)+mathrm(O)_(2) arrow-mathrm(CO)_(2)+mathrm(H)_(2) mathrm(O)

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane ( ) with oxygen ( ) to produce carbon dioxide ( ) and water ( ) is: In this reaction, propane ( ) reacts with oxygen ( ) to produce carbon dioxide ( ) and water ( ). The balanced equation shows that 1 molecule of propane reacts with 5 molecules of oxygen to produce 3 molecules of carbon dioxide and 4 molecules of water.