Problem: Acrylonitrile (C3H3N) is the starting material for many synthetic carpets and fabrics. It is produced by the following reaction:2 C3H6 (g) + 2 NH 3 (g) + 3 O2 (g) → 2 C3H3N (g) + 6 H2O (g)If 15.0 g C3H6, 10.0 g O 2, and 5.00 g NH 3 are reacted, what mass of acrylonitrile can be produced, assuming 100% yield?
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FREE Expert Solution
- Using the balanced equation provided, we can determine the mass of C3H3N based on the limiting reactant.
The limiting reactant is the reactant that will produce the least amount of C3H3N, we can determine this by using stoichiometry and the molar masses of each reactant:
MM of C3H6
C : 12.01 x 3 = 36.03
H: 1.01 x 6 = 6.06
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MM of C3H6 : 36.03 + 6.06 = 42.09 g/mol
MM of O2: 16 x 2 = 32 g/mol
MM of NH3:
N: 14.01 x 1 = 14.01
H: 1.01 x 3 = 3.03
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MM of NH3: 14.01 + 3.03 = 17.04 g/mol
Problem Details
Acrylonitrile (C3H3N) is the starting material for many synthetic carpets and fabrics. It is produced by the following reaction:
2 C3H6 (g) + 2 NH 3 (g) + 3 O2 (g) → 2 C3H3N (g) + 6 H2O (g)
If 15.0 g C3H6, 10.0 g O 2, and 5.00 g NH 3 are reacted, what mass of acrylonitrile can be produced, assuming 100% yield?