To determine the amount of oxygen required for the complete combustion of 900 g of glucose, we need to follow these steps: First, let's write the balanced chemical equation for the combustion of glucose
(C6H12O6) :
C6H12O6+6O2→6CO2+6H2O From the balanced equation, we see that 1 mole of glucose reacts with 6 moles of oxygen
. Next, let's calculate the number of moles of glucose in 900 g. The molar mass of glucose is given as
180 g mol−1 . Number of moles of glucose =
180 g mol−1900 g=5 mol According to the balanced equation, 1 mole of glucose requires 6 moles of oxygen.
Therefore, 5 moles of glucose will require: Number of moles of oxygen =
5 mol×6=30 mol Now, we need to find the mass of 30 moles of oxygen. The molar mass of oxygen
(O2) is
32 g mol−1 . Mass of oxygen =
30 mol×32 g mol−1=960 g Therefore, the amount of oxygen required for the complete combustion of 900 g of glucose is 960 g.
So, the correct option is Option D: 960.