How much oxygen is needed to oxidize 42 liters of sulfur (IV) oxide to sulfur (VI) oxide?

1. We make a chemical equation, not forgetting to put down the coefficients:

2SO2 + O2 = 2SO3.

2. Let’s find the amount of substance SO2:

n (SO2) = V / Vm = 42 / 22.4 = 1.875 mol.

3. Let’s find the amount of substance О2:

n (О2) = n (SO2) / 2 = 0.9375 mol.

4. Let’s find the volume of oxygen:

V (O2) = n * Vm = 0.9375 * 22.4 = 21l.

Answer: V (O2) = 21l.



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