Air/fuel ratio by weight for combustion of methane with theoretical quantity of air will be about ____________________?

Correct answer: B. 17 : 1

  • A. 9 : 1
  • B. 17 : 1
  • C. 23 : 1
  • D. 29 : 1

Explanation

For CH₄, the stoichiometric reaction requires two moles of O₂; with air containing about 23.2% oxygen by mass, the required air is approximately 275 g per 16 g methane. Thus the air-to-fuel ratio is about 17:1.

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