Trinitrotoluene (TNT) is commonly used for commercial mining purposes. The process used to extract oil and gas from shale relies on components of TNT¹⁰ Given the equation for the detonation of TNT:
C₇H₅N₃O₆ (s) → 3.5 CO(g) + 2.5 H₂O(g) + 1.5 N.(g) + 3.5 C(s) Calculate the volume (in liters) of carbon monoxide formed when 10.0 pounds of TNT combusts at 1.2 atmospheres of pressure and 28.4 °C.
