The common military explosive PETN (C5H8N4O12) belongs to the same chemical family as nitroglycerin, a
compound with medicinal uses as a vasodilator. Aside from sanctioned use, the “shoe bomber” attempted to
detonate a PETN device on a commercial airline flight to Miami in 2001.



Predict the number of moles of water formed from the combustion of 1 mole PETN.