The number of moles of oxygen gas used in the complete combustion of 1 mole of glucose is :
- A. 1
- B. 3
- C. 6 ✓
- D. 12
Correct Answer: C. 6
Explanation
The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of glucose is C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O. Thus, 6 moles of O_2 are required to combust 1 mole of glucose.
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