How many moles of oxygen is required to burn one mole of methane, completely ?

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Solution

The correct option is C 2
When quantities of a reactant are asked, always start with the balanced chemical equation.

$C H_{4} + 2 O_{2} \to C O_{2} + 2 H_{2} O$

$∴$ 1 mole of methane requires 2 moles of oxygen for complete combustion.

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