Chemistry-Mole Concept

NEET Chemistry Mole Concept MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11

How many moles of oxygen gas (O2) are required for the complete combustion of 2 moles of methane (CH4)?

A

4 moles

B

2 moles

C

6 moles

D

8 moles

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the balanced chemical equation for the combustion of methane, CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O, 1 mole of methane requires 2 moles of oxygen. Therefore, 2 moles of methane require 4 moles of oxygen.

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