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What number of moles of O2 is needed to produce 75 grams of P4010 from P?
(Molecular weight P40101 284 g/mol)

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jeremiah693

Explanation:

We're using the chemical equation:

4P + 5O2 → P4O10

First convert grams of product to moles:

75g P4O10 x (1mol / 284 g) = 0.264 mol P4O10

Using the mole ratios, convert moles of product into moles of reactant needed:

0.264 mol P4O10 x (5 mol P / 1 mol P4O10) = 1.32 mol O2