Linolenic acid (C18H30O2) can be hydrogenated to stearic acid by reacting it with hydrogen gas according to the equation: C18H30O2 (s)+ 3H2 (g)-> C18H36O2 (s) What volume of hydrogen gas (in L), measured at STP, is required to react with 27.5 g of linolenic acid in this reaction?

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Linolenic acid (C18H30O2) can be hydrogenated to stearic acid by reacting it with hydrogen gas according to the equation:

C18H30O2 (s)+ 3H2 (g)-> C18H36O2 (s)

What volume of hydrogen gas (in L), measured at STP, is required to react with 27.5 g of linolenic acid in this reaction?

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