The Following Equation Represents the Partial Combustion of Methane,CH₄

question 54

Multiple Choice

The following equation represents the partial combustion of methane,CH₄. 2CH₄(g) + 3O₂(g) → 2CO(g) + 4H₂O(g)
At constant temperature and pressure,what is the maximum volume of carbon monoxide that can be obtained from 3.86 × 10² L of methane and 1.93 × 10² L of oxygen?

• A) 5.79 × 10² L
• B) 3.86 × 10² L
• C) 1.35 × 10³ L
• D) 1.29 × 10² L
• E) 7.72 × 10² L

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