An organic waste is represented as C240O200H180N5S.
(Atomic weights: S-32, H-1, C-12, O-16, N-14).
Assume complete conversion of S to SO2 while burning.
SO2 generated (in grams) per kg of this waste is _______ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).
(Atomic weights: S-32, H-1, C-12, O-16, N-14).
Assume complete conversion of S to SO2 while burning.
SO2 generated (in grams) per kg of this waste is _______ (rounded off to 1 decimal place).
Correct Answer: 9.9
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