Answer:
15 moles.
Explanation:
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In this case, the undergoing chemical reaction is:
[tex]C+O_2\rightarrow CO_2[/tex]
Clearly, since carbon and oxygen are in a 1:1 molar ratio, 15 moles of carbon will completely react with 15 moles of oxygen, therefore 15 moles of oxygen remain as leftovers. In such a way, since carbon and carbon dioxide are also in a 1:1 molar ratio, the theoretical yield of carbon dioxide is 15 moles based on the stoichiometry:
[tex]n_{CO_2}=15molC*\frac{1molCO_2}{1molC} \\\\n_{CO_2}=15molCO_2[/tex]
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