What Is the Minimum Mass of Oxygen Gas Necessary to Produce

question 112

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum mass of oxygen gas necessary to produce 200. g of sulfuric acid in the following reaction?
2SO₂ + O₂ + 2 H₂O $\rarr$ 2H₂SO₄

• A) 62.6 g
• B) 52.6 g
• C) 42.6 g
• D) 32.6 g
• E) None of the above

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