Answer:
1177.88g of C3H8
Step-by-step explanation:
We'll begin by writing the balanced equation for the reaction. This is given below:
C3H8 + 5O2 —> 3CO2 + 4H2O
Next we shall determine the number of mole of C3H8 required to produce 80.3 moles of CO2. This is illustrated below:
From the balanced equation above,
1 mole of C3H8 reacted to produce 3 moles of CO2.
Therefore, Xmol of C3H8 will react to produce 80.3 moles of CO2 i.e
Xmol of C3H8 = 80.3/3
Xmol of C3H8 = 26.77 moles
Finally, we shall convert 26.77 moles of C3H8 to grams.
Molar mass of C3H8 = (3x12) + (8x1) = 44g/mol
Mole of C3H8 = 26.77 moles
Mass of C3H8 =..?
Mass = mole x molar mass
Mass of C3H8 = 26.77 x 44
Mass of C3H8 = 1177.88g
Therefore, 1177.88g of C3H8 are needed for the reaction