Question

The combustion of propane (C 3H 8) in the presence of excess oxygen yields CO 2 and H 2O: C 3H 8 (g) + 5O 2 (g) → 3CO 2 (g) + 4H 2O (g) When 2.5 mol of O 2 are consumed in their reaction, ________ mol of CO 2 are produced.

Answer 1

1.5 mol of CO₂

Step-by-step explanation:

Use the mole ratio to find how many moles of CO₂ are produced from the reaction.

For every 5 moles of O₂, three moles of CO₂ is produced.

2.5 mol O₂ × 3 mol CO₂ ÷ 5 mol O₂

= 2.5 mol O₂ × 0.6

= 1.5 mol CO₂

When 2.5 mol of O₂ is consumed in the reaction, 1.5 mol of CO₂ is produced.

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