JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2020 - 5th September Morning Slot - No. 17)

The minimum number of moles of O2 required for complete combustion of 1 mole of propane and 2 moles of butane is _____.
Answer
18

Explanation

C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) $$ \to $$ 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)

C4H10(g) + $${{13} \over 2}$$O2(g) $$ \to $$ 4CO2(g) + 5H2O(l)

$$ \therefore $$ No. of moles of O2 required to oxidise 1 mole of propane = 5

$$ \therefore $$ No. of moles of O2 required to oxidise 1 mole of butane = $${{13} \over 2}$$

So, No. of moles of O2 required to oxidise 1 mole of

propane and 2 moles of butane = 5 + 2 $$ \times $$ $${{13} \over 2}$$ = 18

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