The number of moles of oxygen gas used in the complete combustion of 1 mole of glucose is:

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  3. 6
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Option 3 : 6
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Explanation:

  • Combustion is a chemical reaction in which a substance reacts quickly with oxygen and produces heat.
  • The original substance is referred to as the fuel, and the source of oxygen is referred to as the oxidizer.
  • The fuel can take the form of a solid, liquid, or gas.

The Combustion equation for glucose is given as follows;

C6H12O6 +6O2 → 6CO2  + 6H2O

From the above balanced equation we can see that,

For complete combustion of 1 mole of glucose we need 6 mole of oxygen gas.

Hence, The number of moles of oxygen gas used in the complete combustion of 1 mole of glucose is 6

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