One mole of an alkane (x) requires 8 mole oxygen for complete combustion. Sum of number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in the alkane (x) is .
Answer
17
Solution
Combustion of an alkane:
CnH2n+2 + ( 3n+12 )O2 nCO2 + (n+1)H2O
∵ 1 mol alkane needs 8 mol O2
⇒ 3n+12 = 8
⇒ 3n + 1 = 16 ⇒ n = 5
∴ Alkane x = C5H12 ⇒ C + H = 5 + 12 = 17
Answer: 17