Consider the Chemical Reaction

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the chemical reaction. 2H₂ +O₂ → 2H₂O. How many water molecules can be formed from 15.0 g H₂ if O₂ is available abundantly (Molar mass of H₂ = 2.016 g) ?

• A) 4.48 × 10²³
• B) 5.36 × 10²³
• C) 1.67 × 10²³
• D) 4.48 × 10²⁴
• E) 5.36 × 10²⁴

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