Question

H2O2 + H2 -> 2H2O, if the extent of reaction is 10, how much water is produced?

(a) 10 moles

(b) 20 moles

(c) 30 moles

(d) 40 moles

The question was asked in final exam.

Query is from Stoichiometry Applications Terminology topic in section The Chemical Reaction Equation & Stoichometry, Material Balances for Processes Involving Reaction and Multiple Units of Basic Chemical Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 20 moles

To explain: 10 = (x – 0)/2, => x = 20 moles.