**Chemical Reaction and Explosive Charge Analysis**Given Reaction:\[ \text{C}_5\text{H}_8\text{N}_4\text{O}_{12}(s) \rightarrow 2 \text{CO}(g) + 4 \text{H}_2\text{O}(g) + 3 \text{CO}_2(g) + 2 \text{N}_2(g) \]Description:A plastic explosive charge is configured into a cylindrical shape measuring approximately 30 cm in length and 2 cm in diameter. The charge has a mass of about 198 grams and comprises 58.5% PETN by mass. Question:Calculate the total number of moles of gas produced when this plastic explosive charge detonates.[Input Box for Answer: ____ mol gas]**Note:** To solve, consider the stoichiometry of the reaction and the provided mass percentage of PETN in the explosive.

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of PETN(C5H8N4O12) is: C5H8N4O12(s) → 2CO(g) +…

C5H8N4012 (8) 2 CO(g) + 4H₂O(g) + 3 CO₂(g) + 2 N₂(g) A plastic explosive charge is formed into a cylinder about 30 cm long and about 2 cm in diameter. It weighs about 198 grams and is 58.5% PETN by mass. What is the total number of moles of gas produced when this plastic explosive charge explodes? mol gas

C5H8N4012 (8) 2 CO(g) + 4H₂O(g) + 3 CO₂(g) + 2 N₂(g) A plastic explosive charge is formed into a cylinder about 30 cm long and about 2 cm in diameter. It weighs about 198 grams and is 58.5% PETN by mass. What is the total number of moles of gas produced when this plastic explosive charge explodes? mol gas

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