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Question
The equation for the burning of octane is:
\[\ce{2C8H18 + 25O2 -> 16CO2 + 18H2O}\]
How many moles of carbon dioxide are produced when one mole of octane burns?
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Solution
2 moles of C8H18 produces = 16 moles of CO2
∴ 1 mole of C8H18 will produce = `16/2`
= 8 moles of CO2
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