Liquid Hexane, C₆H₁₄, Burns in Oxygen Gas to Yield Carbon

question 160

Multiple Choice

Liquid hexane, C₆H₁₄, burns in oxygen gas to yield carbon dioxide and water. What is the minimum mass of oxygen required for the complete reaction of 10.0 mL of hexane? (density of hexane = 0.660 g/mL)

• A)3.71 g
• B)2.45 g
• C)23.3 g
• D)46.6 g
• E)35.3 g

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