Asked in NUMS 2017 2017Moderate

The amount (in liters) of oxygen at STP that is required for the combustion of 4g of ethylene is:

Correct answer: B. 9.6 liters

  • A. 96 liters
  • B. 9.6 liters
  • C. 44.8 liters
  • D. 7.2 liters

Explanation

The balanced equation for this reaction will be C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O Moles of ethylene given: moles= mass/Mr = 4/28 =1/7 moles Molar Ratio of ethylene and oxygen: C2H4 : O2 1 : 3 1/7 : x (mole of oxygen at stp) x=3/7 moles=volume/22.4dm3 3/7=v/22.4 v=9.6 Litres

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