For the following reaction, 0.162 moles of carbon (graphite) are mixed with 0.501 moles of oxygen gas.   What is the formula for the limiting reagent?   What is the maximum amount of carbon dioxide that can be produced?

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Problem 5.52E: Nitrogen and oxygen react as follows: N2(g)+2O2(g)2NO2(g) Suppose 1.25mol of N2 and 50.0g of O2 are...
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For the following reaction, 0.162 moles of carbon (graphite) are mixed with 0.501 moles of oxygen gas.

 

What is the formula for the limiting reagent?

 

What is the maximum amount of carbon dioxide that can be produced?

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