Question

a mixture of methane and carbon monoxide requires 1.7 times its volume of oxygen for complete combustion. what is the ratio of ch4 :CO by volume in the mixture? (all vol. are measured in same temp. and press.) plz solve with steps. Answer is 4:1 though

Answer 1

Answer:

$CH_{4} +2O_{2}$=$CO_{2} +2H_{2} O$

CO+$1/2O_{2} =CO$

Ratio of CH4 and CO used = Ratio of O2 required in two cases

=4:1