In a random reaction 2 mole of CH4 and 1 mole of C2H4 are reacted, and 1 mole of C3H8 and 1 mole of CxHy are produced, what is x*y?

Correct Answer: 4
Material balance for C: 2*1 + 1*2 =1*3 +1*x, => x = 1, for H: 2*4 + 1*4 = 1*8 + 1*y, => y = 4, => x*y = 4.