According to this reaction: 2Al+6HBr→2AlBr3+3H2 If 4 moles of Al react with 8 moles of HBr, how many moles of H2 are formed?
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Explanation:
You have the chemical equation, it tells you EXPLICITLY, that 2 moles of aluminum metal give 3 moles of dihydrogen gas upon reaction. You started with 4 moles of aluminum, thus
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