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Question
From the equation 2C₈H₁₈ + 25O₂ → 16CO₂ + 18H₂O, how many moles of CO₂ are produced from 2.0 x 10¹⁰ mol of C₈H₁₈?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
From the balanced equation, the mole ratio of C₈H₁₈ to CO₂ is 2:16, which simplifies to 1:8. Therefore, moles CO₂ = 2.0 x 10¹⁰ mol C₈H₁₈ × (16/2) = 2.0 x 10¹⁰ × 8 = 1.6 x 10¹⁰ mol.
Hint
Use the coefficient ratio from the balanced equation to find the relationship between C₈H₁₈ and CO₂.