The reaction for the production of NOâ‚‚ is as follows:
2 NO + O₂ → 2 NO₂
Then, we use stoichiometry to solve the problem. The solution is as follows:
8 molecules NOâ‚‚ (1 molecule Oâ‚‚/2 molecules NOâ‚‚)(0.75) = 3
Therefore, it will need 3 molecules of oxygen for a 75% yield.