Question 5

Nitroglycerin decomposes violently according to the balanced chemical equation below.
2 C3H5(NO3)3() → 3 N2(g) + 1/2 O2(g) + 6 CO2(g) + 5 H2O(g)
Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is/are CORRECT?


1.
Two moles of nitroglycerine will produce three moles of nitrogen and five moles of water.

2.
Four molecules of nitroglycerine will produced one molecule of oxygen and twelve molecules of carbon dioxide.

3.
Six grams of nitroglycerine will produce nine grams of nitrogen and fifteen grams of water.

a)3 only


b)1 and 2


c)1 only


d)1, 2 and 3


e)2 only