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$($Answers$,$ p$.656)$

Methane burns in the reactions

$C{H}_4+2O_{2}longrightarrowC{O}_2+2H_{2}O$

$C{H}_4+\frac{3}{2}{O}_2$longrightarrowCO$+2H_{2}O$

One hundred $mo\frac{l}{h}$ of methane is fed to a reactor.

What is the theoretical $O_2$ flow rate if complete combustion occurs in the reactor?

What is the theoretical $O_2$ flow rate assuming that only $70\%$ of the methane reacts? $($Careful$!)$

What is the theoretical air flow rate?

If $100\%$ excess air is supplied, what is the flow rate of air entering the reactor?

If the actual flow rate of air is such that $300$mol$\frac{O_2}{h}$ enters the reactor, what is the percent excess air?