Methanol (CH4O), which is used as a fuel in high –performance racing cars, burns in the presence of O2 to form CO2 and H2 2CH4O(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 4H2O(g) a. What is the theoretical yield of CO2 from 48.0 grams of methanol? b. What is the percent yield of CO2 if 48.0 grams of carbon dioxide are formed

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Methanol (CH4O), which is used as a fuel in high –performance racing cars, burns in the presence of O2 to form CO2 and H2

2CH4O(l) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)

a. What is the theoretical yield of CO2 from 48.0 grams of methanol?

b. What is the percent yield of CO2 if 48.0 grams of carbon dioxide are formed?

 

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