How many moles of carbon dioxide gas can be produced when 12.8 moles of benzene (C6H6) react with excess oxygen? Unbalanced equation: C6H6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O Show, or explain, all of your work along with the final answer.

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Jamison Franco · Answer 1

1) 2C₆H₆ + 15O₂ = 6H₂O + 12CO₂

2) n (C₆H₆) / 2=n (CO₂) / 12

n (CO₂) = 6n (C₆H₆)

n (CO₂) = 6*12.8 mol = 76.8 mol