The Complete Combustion of Octane, a Component of Gasoline, Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

The complete combustion of octane, a component of gasoline, is represented by the equation: 2 C₈H₁₈(l) + 25 O₂(g) → 16 CO₂(g) + 18 H₂O(l)
How many liters of CO₂(g) , measured at 63.1°C and 688 mmHg, are produced for every gallon of octane burned? (1 gal = 3.785 L; density of C₈H1₈(l) = 0.703 g/mL)

• A) 7.48 L
• B) 7.11 × 10² L
• C) 5.68 × 10³ L
• D) 5.68 L
• E) 1.07 × 10³ L

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