how many moles of carbon monoxide can be produced from 8 moles of carbon if carbon is the limiting reagent?

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Matteo Parks

5 September, 01:47

how many moles of carbon monoxide can be produced from 8 moles of carbon if carbon is the limiting reagent?

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Zachery Yoder · Answer 1

8 moles of CO

Explanation:

To produce carbon monoxide we begin from C and O₂ as this reaction shows:

2C + O₂ → 2CO

Therefore, 2 moles of C can produce 2 moles of CO

If I have 8 moles of C, I must produce 8 moles of CO

Ratio is 1:1