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Gaseous butane \((CH_3(CH_2)_2CH_3)\) reacts with gaseous oxygen gas \((O_2)\) to produce gaseous carbon dioxide \((CO_2)\) and gaseous water \((H_2O)\). What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide formed from the reaction of 29.6 g of butane and 79.6 g of oxygen gas?

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Transcribed Image Text:Gaseous butane \((CH_3(CH_2)_2CH_3)\) reacts with gaseous oxygen gas \((O_2)\) to produce gaseous carbon dioxide \((CO_2)\) and gaseous water \((H_2O)\). What is the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide formed from the reaction of 29.6 g of butane and 79.6 g of oxygen gas? Be sure your answer has the correct number of significant digits in it. [Input Box: Answer in grams of CO2]
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One mole of butane react with oxygen and produce 4 mole of carbon dioxide and 5 mole of water molecule

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