Question

The combustion reaction of propane is described by the reaction.

C3H8 +502 + 4H₂O + 3C0₂.
How many moles of O₂ are required to generate 3 moles of CO₂?

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\sf 5\ moles\ of\ oxygen}`

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical Reaction:

`C_3H_8+5O_2 \longrightarrow 4H_2O+3CO_2`

From the reaction, we can say that,

• 1 mole of propane and 5 moles of oxygen produce 4 moles of water and 3 moles of carbon dioxide.

So, to generate 3 mole of carbon dioxide, 5 moles of oxygen are required. (as shown in the chemical reaction!)

`\rule[225]{225}{2}`