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The balanced equation below shows the products that are formed when pentane (C5H12) is combusted. C5H12 + 8O2 mc029-1.jpg 10CO2 + 6H2O

What is the mole ratio of oxygen to pentane?

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Answer: The mole ratio of oxygen to pentane for the combustion of pentane is 8 : 1.

Explanation: The given reaction is a type of combustion reaction.

Combustion reaction is a reaction in which a hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen gas to produce water and carbon dioxide gas.

For the reaction of pentane with oxygen, the balanced equation would be:

\(C_5H_{12}+8O_2\rightarrow 5CO_2+6H_2O\)

In the reaction, 1 mole of \(C_5H_{12}\) reacts with 8 moles of \(O_2\) gas.

Thus giving us the mole ratio as

Oxygen : Pentane = 8 : 1

Answer:

8:1

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