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  • CO2 Production from Amyl Alcohol Combustion: A Step-by-Step Calculation
    Here's how to solve this problem:

    1. Write the Balanced Chemical Equation:

    First, we need to know the chemical formula for amyl alcohol (also known as pentanol) and the products of its combustion.

    * Amyl alcohol: C₅H₁₁OH

    * Combustion products: CO₂ and H₂O

    The balanced equation is:

    C₅H₁₁OH + 7O₂ → 5CO₂ + 6H₂O

    2. Determine the Mole Ratio:

    The balanced equation tells us that for every 1 mole of amyl alcohol burned, 5 moles of CO₂ are produced.

    3. Calculate Grams of CO₂:

    * Molar mass of CO₂: 12.01 g/mol (C) + 2 * 16.00 g/mol (O) = 44.01 g/mol

    * Grams of CO₂ produced: 1.0 mol amyl alcohol * (5 mol CO₂ / 1 mol amyl alcohol) * (44.01 g CO₂ / 1 mol CO₂) = 220.05 g CO₂

    Therefore, 220.05 grams of CO₂ are produced from the burning of 1.0 mol of amyl alcohol.

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