Question

How many moles of CO2 are produced when 2.5 moles of O2 react according to the following equation?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.5 moles of CO₂ are produced

Explanation:

Based on the chemical equation:

C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O -The reaction of the question is wrong-

5 moles of oxygen reacts per mole of propane, C₃H₈, to produce 3 moles of CO₂ and 4 moles of water.

If 2.5 moles of oxygen react and, 5 moles of oxygen produce 3 moles of CO₂, moles of CO₂ produced are:

2.5 moles O₂ * (3 moles CO₂ / 5 moles O₂) =

1.5 moles of CO₂ are produced