Question

The mole ratio of NO produced to HNO3 reacted is

2:3
2:3
1:4
4:1

3Cu+8HNO3=3Cu(NO3)2+2NO+4H2O

Answer 1

1:4.

Step-by-step explanation:

• According to the balanced equation,

3Cu + 8HNO₃ → 3Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2NO + 4H₂O,

• It is clear that every 3.0 moles of Cu reacts with 8.0 moles of HNO₃ to produce 3.0 moles of Cu(NO₃)₂, 2.0 moles of NO and 4.0 moles of H₂O.

∴ The ratio of NO produced to HNO₃ reacted is 2:8 which is 1:4.