The discussion centers on the complete oxidation of 1 mole of an organic compound, which requires 3 moles of oxygen gas, indicating a combustion reaction. The participants confirm that complete oxidation refers to combustion, leading to the identification of potential chemical formulas. The options provided include CH3CHO (acetaldehyde), CH3CH2OH (ethanol), CH3CH3 (ethane), and CH3CO2H (acetic acid). The correct formula for complete combustion, given the stoichiometry, is CH3CHO.
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elitewarr said:Homework Statement
For complete oxidation, 1mol of an organic compound requires 3mol of oxygen gas
What could be the formula?
a) CH3CHO
b) CH3CH2OH
c) CH3CH3
d) CH3CO2H
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The Attempt at a Solution
What does it mean by complete oxidation? Is it combustion?
chemisttree said:Yes it is combustion.