How many moles of #O_2# are required to generate 18 moles of #H_2O# in the reaction #2C_8H_18 + 25O_2 -> 16CO_2 + 18H_2O#?
1 Answer
Apr 12, 2016
You will need 25 moles, but this is not based on the equation alone.
Explanation:
Moles of water cancel, leaving you with moles of Oxygen.
Factor out 18/18=1.
25 x 1 = 25