MCAT Question of the Day

Methyl azide (CH₃N₃) is a volatile, colorless liquid that decomposes explosively to produce nitrogen gas.

4CH₃N₃(l) → 6N₂(g) + 2C₂H₆(g)

Reaction 1

At STP, the volume of N₂(g) produced by the complete decomposition of 1 mole of methyl azide would be closest to which of the following?

A. 5 L

B. 10 L

C. 20 L

D. 30 L

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