According to this equation, which mole ratio of oxygen to propane is correct?

Question

The balanced equation below represents a reaction between propane and oxygen.

        C₃H₈ + 5 O₂ → 3 CO₂ + 4 H₂O

According to this equation, which mole ratio of oxygen to propane is correct?

Answer 1

Hello, Emily,

The mole ratio of O₂ to C₃H₈ is;

5 O₂ to 1 C₃H₈

or 5(moles O₂)/(moles C₃H₈)

Bob