Asked in HEC Phase I 2017 2017Moderate

The amount (in litres) of Oxygen at STP that is required for the combustion of 4gm of ethylene is:

Correct answer: B. 9.6 litres

  • A. 96 litres
  • B. 9.6 litres
  • C. 44.8 litres
  • D. 67.2 litres

Explanation

4gm of Ethylene (C2H4) = 0.1428 moles or 3.2L of it. The Balanced Chemical Equation for this reaction is: C2H4+ 3O2 -> 2CO2 + 2H2O+ energy So, if one mole of Ethylene requires 3 moles of oxygen to burn completely then, 3.2L of Ethylene requires 9.6L of oxygen for complete combustion. (Avagadro's law n (moles) are directly proportional to V (volume). Hence, all other options are rendered as incorrect.

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