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For the following hypothetical reaction:

3A + 12B --> 3C

How many moles of B will you need to convert 5 moles of A into as many moles of C as possible?

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Answer:

20

Step-by-step explanation:

You need 4 times the amount of B, compared to a (there is a 3A:12B which reduces to 1:4), so 4 times 5 is 20.

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