A 7.591-g gaseous mixture contains methane (CH4) and butane (C4H10). Complete combustion to form carbon dioxide and water requires 0.9110 mole of oxygen gas. Calculate the mass percent of methane in the original mixture.

A 7.591-g gaseous mixture contains methane (CH4) and butane (C4H10). Complete combustion to form carbon dioxide and water requires 0.9110 mole of oxygen gas. Calculate the mass percent of methane in the original mixture.

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