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A mixture contains 1 mole of methane and ethane .On complete combustion 1.6 moles of CO2 is produced.Find the composition of the mixture.

Hadiya , 5 Years ago
Grade 11
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Vikas TU

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The chemical reaction would be:
CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
         X                             x
        C2H6+(3.5)O2->2CO2+H2O
        1-x                          2(1-x)
Given
X+2-2x=1.6
X=0.4
Hence, the composition is 40% methane and 60% ethane.
 

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