Asked by qp

The balanced equation below shows the products that are formed when pentane (C5H12) is combusted.

C5H12 + 8O2 Right arrow. 5CO2 + 6H2O

What is the mole ratio of oxygen to pentane?
1:6
6:8
8:1
5:8

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
8:1

From the balanced equation C5H12 + 8O2 → 5CO2 + 6H2O, 8 moles of O2 react with 1 mole of C5H12.