Gasoline (Which Can Be Considered to Be Octane, C₈H₁₈) Burns

question 119

Multiple Choice

Gasoline (which can be considered to be octane, C₈H₁₈) burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. What volume (L) of carbon dioxide at STP is generated as a result of the combustion of 1.0 gal of gasoline
(The density of gasoline is 0.81 g/mL. 1 gal = 3.78 L)

• A) 4800 L
• B) 4700 L
• C) 4600 L
• D) 4500 L
• E) None of the above

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