Q1) Propane gas (C3H8) is reacted with air in such a ratio that an analysis of the dry products of combustion gives CO2=11.5%, O2=2.7% and CO=0.7%. (a)Write the FINAL combustion equation (b)What is the percentage of excess air used?

Q1) Propane gas (C3H8) is reacted with air in such a ratio that an analysis of the dry products of combustion gives CO2=11.5%, O2=2.7% and CO=0.7%. (a)Write the FINAL combustion equation (b)What is the percentage of excess air used?

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Q1) Propane gas (C3H8) is reacted with air in such a ratio
that an analysis of the dry products of combustion gives
CO2=11.5%, O2=2.7% and CO=0.7%.
(a)Write the FINAL combustion equation
(b)What is the percentage of excess air used?

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