2Al + 6HCl → 2AlCl3 + 3H2
If 85.0 grams of HCl react, how many moles of H2 are produced?

1.17 mol

Explanation:

Step 1: Write the balanced equation

2 Al + 6 HCl → 2 AlCl₃ + 3 H₂

Step 2: Calculate the moles corresponding to 85.0 g of HCl

The molar mass of HCl is 36.46 g/mol.

85.0 g × 1 mol/36.46 g = 2.33 mol

Step 3: Calculate the number of moles of H₂ produced from 2.33 moles of HCl

The molar ratio of HCl to H₂ is 6:3.

2.33 mol HCl × 3 mol H₂/6 mol H₂ = 1.17 mol H₂