Question

CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O In the chemical reaction, if 10 moles of H2O are produced, moles of CO2 are also produced

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is 5 moles of CO2 are produced.

Explanation:

The given reaction:  

CH₄ (g) + 2O₂ (g) ⇔ CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (g)

The given reaction is an illustration of a combustion reaction. Any reaction in which a substance is burnt in excess of oxygen to generate water and carbon dioxide is termed as a combustion reaction. From the given equation, it is clear that the moles of the formation of the products are in the ratio 1: 2, that is, if 10 moles of H₂O is produced, the production of 5 moles of CO₂ will be produced.  

Let us multiply, the given equation with 5 we get,  

5CH₄ + 10O₂ ⇔ 5CO₂ + 10H₂O

Hence, it is clear that with the formation of 10 moles of H₂O, formation of 5 moles of CO₂ will also take place.