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2KClO3 = 3kCL +2o2 how many moles of KClO3 are needed to produce 4.5 moles of KCl?

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Coefficients in the chemical equation show ratio of moles of the reactants and products.
2KCLO3 ----> 3KCl +2O2
by reaction 2 mol 3 mol
from problem x mol 4.5 mol

x=(2*4.5)/3 =9/3 =3 mol of KClO3 are needed to form 4.5 mol KCl.

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