If 54.7 grams of propane (C3H8) and 89.6 grams of oxygen (O2) are available in the balanced combustion reaction below: C_3 H_8+5O_2⟶3CO_2+4H_2 O a) Which reactant is limiting (show your work)? b) What is the theoretical yield of CO2 in grams?

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If 54.7 grams of propane (C3H8) and 89.6 grams of oxygen (O2) are available in the balanced combustion reaction below:

C_3 H_8+5O_2⟶3CO_2+4H_2 O

  1. a) Which reactant is limiting (show your work)?
  2. b) What is the theoretical yield of CO2 in grams?
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