Question

Determine the Mol of C needed to react with 1.42 mol SO2 according to the following reaction:5C(s) + 2SO₂(g) → CS₂(g) + 4CO(g)

Answer 1

Step 1

The reaction must be written and balanced:

5C(s) + 2SO2(g) → CS2(g) + 4CO(g)

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Step 2

Procedure according to the reaction shown above:

5 x 1 mole C ------- 2 x 1 mole SO2

X ------- 1.42 moles SO2

X = 1.42 moles SO2 x 5 x 1 mole C/2 x 1 mole SO2 = 3.55 moles of C

Answer: 3.55 moles of C