Mechanical Engineering - Thermodynamics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Thermodynamics - Section 4 (Q.No. 40)
40.
One kg of ethylene (C2H4) requires 2 kg of oxygen and produces 22/7 kg of carbon dioxide and __________ kg of water or steam.
9/7
11/7
7/4
11/4
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Srikar said:   7 years ago
3 moles of oxygen is required to balance it.

Rajat said:   6 years ago
No, in balancing 6 oxygen is required to balance the equation and after calculating all the answer is coming 9/4. correct me, if I am wrong.
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SRIPATI SAHOO said:   6 years ago
The correct explanation is 1kg of c2h4 required 24/7 kg of oxygen to produce 22/7 kg of co2 and 9/7 kg of water. Not 1kg of oxygen.
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