J.R. S. answered 11/29/22
Ph.D. University Professor with 10+ years Tutoring Experience
CO(g) + CH3OH(l) = CH3COOH(l) ... balanced equation
molar mass CH3COOH = 60.1 g / mol
From the balanced equation, we see that 1 mol CH3COOH requires 1 mol CO.
So we will find the mols CH3COOH which will also be the mols CO needed. We will then convert mols CO to mls of CO
10.4 g CH3COOH x 1 mol / 60.1 g = 0.173 moles
moles CO(g) needed = 0.173 mols CH3COOH x 1 mol CO / mol CH3COOH = 0.173 mols CO
At STP 1 mole of CO = 22.4 L (assuming ideal gas behavior), therefore...
0.173 mols CO x 22.4 L / mol = 3.88 L needed
3.88 L x 1000 mls / L = 3880 mls CO needed