In the preparation of sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide must be catalytically oxidized to sulfur trioxide. How much oxygen must be available to convert 50.0 L of sulfur dioxide according to this process?

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In the preparation of sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide must be catalytically oxidized to sulfur trioxide.  How much oxygen must be available to convert 50.0 L of sulfur dioxide according to this process?

DrBob222 · Answer

Write the equation and balance it. There is a shortcut you can use, since reactants and products are gases, that allows you to equation the coefficients to liters directly.