How many moles of propane, C3H8, would need to combust in order to produce 36 moles of carbon dioxide, CO2?

Chirag Ravindra asked Jul 1, 2022

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Answer: 12 moles

Explanation: reaction C3H8+ 5 O2 ⇒ 3 CO2 + 4 H2O

1 mole propane produces 3 mol CO2. For 36 mol

Is 12 moles needed

CHRIS LEE answered Jul 6, 2022

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