A reactor is supplied with 5 moles each of CH3OH and O2, and the following reactions occur, CH3OH + 1/2O2 -> CH2O + H2O and then CH2O + 1/2O2 -> CO + H2O, the conversion of methanol is 80% in first reaction, and conversion of CH2O is 50% in second reaction. How many moles of CO are produced?

Correct Answer: 2
Extent of reaction E1 = (-0.8)/(-1) = 0.8, E2 = (-0.5)/(-1) = 0.5, => moles of CO = (0.8*5)*0.5 = 2.