Question

Gaseous ethane, C2H6, burns in the presence of oxygen

Answer 1

Moles of Carbon dioxide(CO2) = 2

Further explanation

Given

Reaction

2 C2H6 (g) + 7 O2 (g) —+ 4CO2 (g) + 6 H20 (g)

Required

moles of carbon dioxide

Solution

The reaction coefficient shows the mole ratio of the compounds in the reaction equation (reactants and products)

From the equation, mol ratio of C2H6 : CO2 = 2 : 4, so mol CO2 :

mol CO2 = (4/2) x mol  C2H6

mol CO2 = 2 x 1

mol CO2 = 2