What is the volume of air required to completely burn 1L of CO2?Assume that all volumes are measured at constant temperature and pressure and also that air contains one-fifth by volume of O2.

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anor277
May 9, 2018

Do you mean carbon monoxide or carbon.....?

Explanation:

Of course you cannot further oxidize the carbon dioxide molecule. We gots #C(+IV)#, the maximum oxidation state.

For one litre of carbon monoxide...

#CO(g) +1/2O_2(g) rarr CO_2(g)#

...we would need a #1/2# litre volume of dioxygen gas...or #5/2*L# of air...

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