Oxygen required for theoretically complete combustion of 1 Nm3 methane is ______________ Nm3?

Correct answer: A. 2

  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 6
  • D. 1

Explanation

The combustion equation is CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O, so one volume of methane requires two volumes of oxygen at the same conditions. Hence the theoretical oxygen requirement is 2 Nm³.

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