Question

Consider the following reaction. Assume that there is excess C3H7SH present. If we start with 0.5 moles O2, how many mols of SO2 can form?

Answer 1

C3H7SH + 6O2 ==> 3CO2 + 4H2O + SO2
0.5 mol O2 x (1 mol SO2/6 mol O2) = 0.5 x 1/6 = ?

Answer 2

8x10 -2