Question

For producing 10 moles of H2O, how many moles of C4H10 are required? (Consider O2 is in excess)

(a) 1

(b) 2

(c) 5

(d) 10

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This interesting question is from Stoichiometry in section Material Balances without Reaction and Material Balances Involving Reactions of Chemical Process Calculation

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) 2

Best explanation: 1 mole of C4H10 is equivalent to 2 moles of H2O.