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The number of moles of CO2 which contains 16 g of oxygen Is:

Correct answer: B. 0.5

  • A. 0.25
  • B. 0.5
  • C. 1.00
  • D. 1.50

Explanation

One mole of CO2 has a mass of 44 g and 32 g of O2. So 16 g of O2 have 22 g of CO2 or 0.5 moles of it.

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