The heat of combustion of hydrocarbon is very useful source of heat and power, considering the combustion reaction given below. CH4(g) +O2(g) →CO2(o) + 2H2O △H for the reaction is:
Correct answer: A. △H = 213 kcal/mole
- A. △H = 213 kcal/mole
- B. △H = 231 kcal/mole
- C. △H = 426 kcal/mole
- D. △H = 312 kcal/mole
Explanation
The enthalpy of combustion of methane (CH4) is -890 kJ/mol. To convert this to kilocalories, use the conversion factor 1 kJ = 0.239 kcal. Therefore, -890 kJ/mol × 0.239 kcal/kJ = -212.715 kcal/mol, which rounds to approximately -213 kcal/mol. This makes Option A correct. The other options provide values that are not consistent with this conversion and the known enthalpy of combustion for methane.
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