How to write a balanced chemical equation for the standard formation reaction of liquid octanol?

The standard enthalpy of formation of a compound is the change in enthalpy when 1 mol of the compound is formed from its constituent elements. All substances must be in their most stable states at 100 kPa and 25 °C.

write a thermochemical equation for the formation of 1 mol of octanol.

8C(s) + 9H₂(g) + ½O₂(g) → C₈H₁₇OH(l)

2h2o2--> 2h2o + o2

this reaction is of the spontaneous decomposition of hydrogen peroxide down into water and oxygen.

add 2 molecules of hydrogen peroxide and 2 molecules of water. since oxygen is naturally diatomic, the total number of atoms of each element is now the same on both sides of the equation so it is balanced.

this may not be entirely correct but let me know.