Ammonia Reacts with Oxygen to Form Nitric Oxide and Water $\rarr$

question 135

Multiple Choice

Ammonia reacts with oxygen to form nitric oxide and water vapor: 4NH₃ + 5O₂ $\rarr$ 4NO + 6H₂O
What is the theoretical yield of water, in moles, when 40.0 g NH₃ and 50.0 g O₂ are mixed and allowed to react

• A) 1.30 mol
• B) 1.57 mol
• C) 1.87 mol
• D) 3.53 mol
• E) None of these.

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