The maximum number of moles of water that can be produced from 0.5 moles C₃H₈O is ________.

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The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of C₃H₈O (formic acid) with itself to produce water is: 2HCOOH --> H2O + 2CO2 From the equation, it can be seen that for every 2 moles of formic acid reacted, 1 mole of water is produced. So, for 0.5 moles of formic acid, the maximum number of moles of water that can be produced is: 0.5 moles HCOOH x (1 mole H2O / 2 moles HCOOH) = 0.25 moles H2O Therefore, the maximum number of moles of water that can be produced from 0.5 moles of formic acid is 0.25, which is closest in value to option B (2).

The Maximum Number of Moles of Water That Can Be