Question

Dimensional Analysis for Reaction C₄H₁₀O₂ + O₂ = CO₂ + H₂O:

a) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 6)

b) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 5)

c) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 4)

d) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 3)

Answer 1

The balanced equation for the reaction C₄H₁₀O₂ + O₂ = CO₂ + H₂O is 2 C₄H₁₀O₂ + 13 O₂ → 8 CO₂ + 10 H₂O. The correct answer is b) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 5) since it gives the appropriate coefficients in the balanced equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced equation for the reaction C₄H₁₀O₂ + O₂ = CO₂ + H₂O is:

2 C₄H₁₀O₂ + 13 O₂ → 8 CO₂ + 10 H₂O

The correct answer is b) (C₄H₁₀O₂ : O₂ = 1 : 5) since it gives the appropriate coefficients in the balanced equation.