?The organic anion is found in most detergents. Assume that the anion undergoes aerobic decompositio

Chapter 18, Problem 18.49

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The organic anion

is found in most detergents. Assume that the anion undergoes aerobic decomposition in the following manner:

\(2 \mathrm{C}_{18} \mathrm{H}_{29} \mathrm{SO}_{3}^{-}(a q)+51 \mathrm{O}_{2}(a q) \longrightarrow \\

\quad 36 \mathrm{CO}_{2}(a q)+28 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}(l)+2 \mathrm{H}^{+}(a q)+2 \mathrm{SO}_{4}{ }^{2-}(a q)\)

What is the total mass of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) required to biodegrade 10.0 g of this substance?

Text Transcription:

2 C18H29SO3 -(aq) + 51 O2(aq) \longrightarrow 36 CO2(aq) + 28 H2O(l) + 2 H+(aq) + 2 SO4 2-(aq)

O_2