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C₂H₂ +

O2
– CO₂ +
H₂
How many moles of oxygen are necessary to react completely with 4.0 moles of
propane (CH)?

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2 moles king and also have a lovely day
User Sarwar Ahmed
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Answer:

20moles of oxygen will be required

Explanation:

The equation for the reaction of propane with O2 is given below:

C3H8 + 5O2 —>3CO2 + 4H2O

From the balanced equation,

We see clearly that 1mole of C3H8 required 5moles O2. Therefore, 4moles of C3H8 will require = 4x5 = 20 moles of O2.

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