In the following reaction, how many grams of benzene (C6H6) will produce 42 grams of CO2?
2C6H6 + 15O2 → 12CO2 + 6H2O
The molar mass of benzene is 78.1074 grams and that of CO2 is 44.01 grams.

Question

In the following reaction, how many grams of benzene (C6H6) will produce 42 grams of CO2?
2C6H6 + 15O2 → 12CO2 + 6H2O
The molar mass of benzene is 78.1074 grams and that of CO2 is 44.01 grams.

aakashtomar · Answer

Unitary method is the answer. 
2 mol benzene makes 12 of CO2. Or we can say 12 is made by 2 of benzene. Then 42/44.1 are made by 12/2 * 42/44.1 if benzene. Which are equal to x/78.1074 mol.

tajaralt · Answer

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