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The common military explosive PETN (C5H8N4O12) belongs to the same chemical family as nitroglycerin, a
compound with medicinal uses as a vasodilator. Aside from sanctioned use, the “shoe bomber” attempted to
detonate a PETN device on a commercial airline flight to Miami in 2001.



Predict the number of moles of water formed from the combustion of 1 mole PETN.

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For 1 mole of  C₅H₈N₄O₁₂ , 4 moles of water will be produced.

What is a Combustion Reaction ?

A combustion reaction is a chemical reaction in which a fuel/explosive undergoes oxidation , which results in release of high amount of energy.

The reaction of combustion of C₅H₈N₄O₁₂ (PETN) Explosive is

 C₅H₈N₄O₁₂  → 4H₂O + 3CO₂ + 2CO + 2N₂

For 1 mole of  C₅H₈N₄O₁₂  , 4 moles of water will be produced.

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