When Ethane (C₂H₆) Is Reacted with Oxygen in the Air

question 62

Multiple Choice

When ethane (C₂H₆) is reacted with oxygen in the air, the products are carbon dioxide and water. This process requires __________ mol of oxygen for every 2.43 mol of ethane.

• A) 8.51
• B) 6.08
• C) 2.43
• D) 17.01
• E) none of these

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