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Question

Lauryl sulfate is an anion found in cleaners and detergents. Its structure is shown below:

Chemical structure of lauryl sulfate, an anion in cleaners and detergents.

Assuming lauryl sulfate decomposes according to the following reaction:

C₁₂H₂₅SO₄^–(aq) + 18 O₂(aq) → 12 CO₂(aq) + 12 H₂O(l) + H⁺(aq) + SO₄^2–(aq)

Calculate the mass of O₂ required to decompose 15.0 g of lauryl sulfate.

Accepted Answer

32.6 g

Answer

65.1 g

Answer

16.3 g

Answer

33.7 g