The following equation shows the correct molecules formed in the reaction, but the products are incorrect. CH4 +2O2 → H2O + CO2
How would you correct the products? Explain your reasoning.

The reactants have four hydrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms. On the other hand, the products have just two hydrogen atoms and three oxygen atoms. So, to balance the chemical equation, there should be two more hydrogen atoms and one more oxygen atom. This imbalance can be corrected by placing the number 2 in front of H2O on the reactants' side.

the positions which points up in upward carbon and down in downward carbon are axial

and vice versa holds true for equatorial positions

so the correct answer with labelled diagram will be