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How many moles of o2 are needed to react fully with 4 mol of octane

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Answer:

50 moles of oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

The reaction between octane (C8H18) and oxygen (O2) can be represented by the following equation:

C8H18 + 12.5O2 -> 8CO2 + 9H2O

So, to react fully with 4 mol of octane, we need 4 mol * 12.5 mol O2/1 mol C8H18 = 50 moles of oxygen.


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