Using the equation, C5H12 + 8O2 Imported Asset 5CO2 + 6H2O, if 2 moles of pentane (C5H12) were supplied, and an unlimited amount of oxygen were available, how many moles of water would be produced?

6 moles

8 moles

12 moles

16 moles

Question

Using the equation, C5H12 + 8O2   Imported Asset  5CO2 + 6H2O, if 2 moles of pentane (C5H12) were supplied, and an unlimited amount of oxygen were available, how many moles of water would be produced?


 
   
6 moles
 
   
8 moles
 
   
12 moles
 
   
16 moles

anonymous · Answer

One mole of pentane produces 6 moles of water. Set up a proportion.$$\color{green}{\frac{1}{6} = \frac{2}{x}}$$

You could also figure this out intuitively without using the proportion.