The combustion of a sample of butane, C4H10 (lighter fluid), produced 2.46 grams of water. 2 C4H10 + 13O2 -------> 8CO2 + 10H2O A. How many grams of butane burned? B. How much oxygen was used up in grams?

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The combustion of a sample of butane, C4H10 (lighter fluid), produced 2.46 grams of water.
2 C4H10 + 13O2 -------> 8CO2 + 10H2O
A. How many grams of butane burned?
B. How much oxygen was used up in grams?

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