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Combustion Reactions: ConcepTest and Example Problem

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Example Problem 1

\[CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O\]

\[CH_4 + \frac{3}{2} O_2 \rightarrow CO + 2H_2O\]

Given:

  • Basis of 100 moles methane
  • 25% excess air
  • Complete conversion of methane
  • No partial combustion

Find:

  • Moles of air fed to reactor
  • Moles of each component in stack gas