How many moles of the sugar sucrose (C12H22O11) are needed to produce 18.0 moles of solid carbon? C12H22O11 (s) → 12C(s) + 11H2O (g)

Answer 1

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (s) ===> 12C(s) + 11H₂O (g) ... balanced equation

18.0 moles C(s) x 1 mole C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s) / 12 moles C(s) = 1.5 moles C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁(s) required