If a "classic" SUV features a 52 gallon (197 L) gas tank andassuming complete combustion and a molecular formula ofC3H18 for gasoline, how many L of air are consumed pertank of gasoline. Recall that air is 21% oxygen and assumea density of 0.78 g/mL for gasoline.

Given , Volume of tank is 197 L Density of gasoline = 0.78 g/mL

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