JEE Main2016ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
5 L of an alkane requires 25 L of oxygen for its complete combustion. If all volumes are measured at constant temperature and pressure, the alkane is
Options
- AIsobutane
- BEthane
- CButane
- DPropane
Correct answer
D. Propane
Step-by-step solution
Combustion of Hydrocarbon, C x H y + x + y 4 O 2 → x   CO 2 + y 2 H 2 O ∴   n ∝ v   ( P , T = C o n s t a n t ) for   1   mole   of   CxHy = x + y 4 , O 2   required for   5   L   of   CxHy = x + y 4   5   L ,   O 2   required ∴   ratio   of   alkane   and   O 2   is   5 / 25 So ,   x + y 4 5 = 25 x + y 4 = 5 , which   is   satisfied   by   C 3 H 8 .