One kmol of ethane (C₂H6) is burned with an unknown amount of air during a combustion process. An analysis of the combustion products reveals that the combustion is complete, and there are 3 kmol of free O₂ in the products. i) determine the air-fuel ratio and ii) evaluate the percentage of theoretical air used during this process (excess, stoichiometric or deficiency of air).

One kmol of ethane (C₂H6) is burned with an unknown amount of air during a combustion process. An analysis of the combustion products reveals that the combustion is complete, and there are 3 kmol of free O₂ in the products. i) determine the air-fuel ratio and ii) evaluate the percentage of theoretical air used during this process (excess, stoichiometric or deficiency of air).

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