1. How many moles of O2 are needed to react completely with 8 moles of CO?

2CO + O2 → 2CO2

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London Clarke

7 June, 15:56

1. How many moles of O2 are needed to react completely with 8 moles of CO?

2CO + O2 → 2CO2

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Lauryn Steele · Answer 1

I'd say that the answer is four, since the ratio of CO to O2 is 2:1 (in other words the equation shows that for 2CO there is only one O2 molecule). If you have 8 moles of CO, apply the ratio we previously worked out. You should find that for every 8 moles of CO you need 4 moles of O2.

1. How many moles of O2 are needed to react completely with 8 moles of CO?2CO + O2 → 2CO2

1. How many moles of O2 are needed to react completely with 8 moles of CO?

2CO + O2 → 2CO2