NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the combustion of methane (CH 4 ), how many moles of oxygen are required to produce one mole of carbon dioxide (CO 2 )?
Options
- A1 mole of oxygen
- B2 moles of oxygen
- C3 moles of oxygen
- D4 moles of oxygen
Correct answer
B. 2 moles of oxygen
Step-by-step solution
In the combustion of methane (CH 4 ), two moles of oxygen (O 2 ) are required to produce one mole of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ).