Gaseous butane CH3CH22CH3 reacts with gaseous oxygen gas O2 to produce gaseous carbon dioxide CO2 and gaseous water H2O. What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide formed from the reaction of 29.6g of butane and 140.g of oxygen gas? Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits in it.

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Gaseous butane CH3CH22CH3 reacts with gaseous oxygen gas O2 to produce gaseous carbon dioxide CO2 and gaseous water H2O. What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide formed from the reaction of 29.6g of butane and 140.g of oxygen gas? Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits in it.

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