Problem: The combustion of ethane (C2H6) produces carbon dioxide and steam:2C2H6(g) + 7O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)How many moles of CO2 are produced when 5.85 mol of ethane are burned in an excess of oxygen?

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Balanced reaction:    2 C2H6(g) + 7 O2(g) → 4 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l)

Given:  5.85 mol of ethane (C2H6)

from the balanced reaction: 2 moles of ethane produces 4 moles of CO2

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The combustion of ethane (C2H6) produces carbon dioxide and steam:

2C2H6(g) + 7O2(g) → 4CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)

How many moles of CO2 are produced when 5.85 mol of ethane are burned in an excess of oxygen?

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