Question

S + 6 HNO3 --> H2SO4 + 6 NO2 + 2 H2O

In the above equation how many moles of H2SO4 can be made when 54 moles of HNO3 are consumed?

Answer 1

27 moles of sulfuric acid are produced.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for the reaction between nitric acid (HNO3) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) to form nitration sulfate (HNO3) and water (H2O) is:

2 HNO3 + H2SO4 → H2SO4 + 2 H2O

For every 2 moles of nitric acid that react, 1 mole of sulfuric acid is produced. So, when 54 moles of nitric acid are consumed, 54/2 = 27 moles of sulfuric acid are produced.