What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between methane (CH₄) and oxygen (O₂) in complete combustion?
A. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
B. CH₄ + O₂ → CO + H₂O
C. CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO + 2H₂O
D. CH₄ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
The balanced equation is CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O representing complete combustion.