Ethane (C₂H₆) Is a Minor Component of Natural Gas

question 21

Multiple Choice

Ethane (C₂H₆) is a minor component of natural gas. How much oxygen (in grams) would be needed to react with 144 g ethane?
2 C₂H₆ + 7 O₂  4 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

• A) 154 g
• B) 536 g
• C) 1080 g
• D) 269 g
• E) 422 g

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