Methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3), and oxygen can react to form hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and water according to this equation:

2CH4 + 2NH3 + 3O2 - - > 2HCN + 6H2O

How many grams of oxygen are required to produce 1 mole of H2O?

A. 24 grams

B. 16 grams

C. 48 grams

D. 32 grams

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Cherokee

1 November, 01:00

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Lilian Gutierrez · Answer 1

Assuming the molar mass of oxygen is 18.01, you only need 16 grams (B) of oxygen because the molar mass of hydrogen is about 1 gram.

16+1+1=18

Methane (CH4), ammonia (NH3), and oxygen can react to form hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and water according to this equation:2CH4 + 2NH3 + 3O2 - - > 2HCN + 6H2OHow many grams of oxygen are required to produce 1 mole of H2O?A. 24 gramsB. 16 gramsC. 48 gramsD. 32 grams