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Stoichiometry: CO formation from C with limited oxygen Given: 1 kg of carbon requires 4/3 kg of oxygen to form carbon monoxide (CO). Compute the mass of CO produced. Choose the correct value.

Q: Stoichiometry: CO formation from C with limited oxygen Given: 1 kg of carbon requires 4/3 kg of oxygen to form carbon monoxide (CO). Compute the mass of CO produced. Choose the correct value.

Concept/Approach Reaction: 2C + O2 → 2COMolar masses: C=12, O2=32, CO=28. Step-by-step 24 kg C + 32 kg O2 → 56 kg COFor 1 kg C: O2 needed = 32/24 = 4/3 kg (given)CO produced = 56/24 = 7/3 kg. Final Answer 7/3 kg

Difficulty: Medium

8/3 kg
11/3 kg
11/7 kg
7/3 kg

Correct Answer: 7/3 kg

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
Reaction: 2C + O₂ → 2COMolar masses: C=12, O₂=32, CO=28.

Step-by-step
24 kg C + 32 kg O₂ → 56 kg COFor 1 kg C: O₂ needed = 32/24 = 4/3 kg (given)CO produced = 56/24 = 7/3 kg.

Final Answer
7/3 kg

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