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Multiple Choice
If 241.94 grams of H2O (molar mass 18.02 g/mol) are produced in a reaction, how many moles of Sr(C2H3O2)2 (molar mass 183.71 g/mol) will also be produced, assuming the reaction is: Sr(C2H3O2)2 + 2 H2O → Sr(OH)2 + 2 C2H4O2?
A
6.72 moles
B
13.44 moles
C
3.36 moles
D
1.68 moles
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Identify the balanced chemical equation: Sr(C2H3O2)2 + 2 H2O → Sr(OH)2 + 2 C2H4O2. This equation shows the stoichiometric relationship between Sr(C2H3O2)2 and H2O.
Calculate the number of moles of H2O produced using its mass and molar mass. Use the formula: \( \text{moles of H}_2\text{O} = \frac{\text{mass of H}_2\text{O}}{\text{molar mass of H}_2\text{O}} \).
Determine the stoichiometric ratio between Sr(C2H3O2)2 and H2O from the balanced equation. According to the equation, 1 mole of Sr(C2H3O2)2 reacts with 2 moles of H2O.
Use the stoichiometric ratio to calculate the moles of Sr(C2H3O2)2 produced. Since 1 mole of Sr(C2H3O2)2 corresponds to 2 moles of H2O, divide the moles of H2O by 2 to find the moles of Sr(C2H3O2)2.
Review the calculated moles of Sr(C2H3O2)2 and compare with the given options to determine the correct answer.