The Balanced Equation for the Reaction of Acetylene,C₂H₂,and Oxygen in an Acetylene

question 46

Short Answer

The balanced equation for the reaction of acetylene,C₂H₂,and oxygen in an acetylene torch is
2 C₂H₂ + 5 O₂ → 4 CO₂ + 2 H₂O.
In this reaction the number of grams of oxygen required to react with 0.13 g of acetylene is ________.

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Ending Inventory

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Inventory Error

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