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The following balanced equation shows the formation of water.

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O


How many moles of oxygen (O2) are required to react completely with 1.67 mol H2?


0.835 mol O2


1.67 mol O2

3.34 mol O2


6.68 mol O2


i am very confused because none of my answers are even close. if you answer this please try not to use complex terms cause my brain is not functioning properly today lol.

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Step-by-step explanation:

From the balanced equation given, the number of moles of O2 is 1/2 the moles of H2 ( they are in a O2 : H2 ratio of 1 :2)

1/2 of 1.67 = .835 mole of O2

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