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Use the given standard enthalpies of formation to determine the heat of reaction of the reaction:C3H6O(l) + 4O2(g) → 3 CO2(g) + 3 H2O(l)ΔH°f CO2(g) = -394 kJ/moleΔH°f H2O(l) = -286 kJ/moleΔH°f C3H6O(l) = -250 kJ/mole

Correct answer: D. -1790 kJ

  • A. -1566 kJ
  • B. -1285 kJ
  • C. -1856 kJ
  • D. -1790 kJ

Explanation

To determine the heat of reaction, use the formula: ΔH°rxn = ΣΔH°f(products) - ΣΔH°f(reactants). First, calculate the enthalpy of the products: (3 moles of CO2 × -394 kJ/mole) + (3 moles of H2O × -286 kJ/mole) = -1182 kJ + -858 kJ = -2040 kJ. Next, calculate the enthalpy of the reactants: 1 mole of C3H6O × -250 kJ/mole = -250 kJ. Then, subtract the enthalpy of the reactants from the enthalpy of the products: -2040 kJ - (-250 kJ) = -1790 kJ. Therefore, the correct answer is -1790 kJ. Other options result from calculation errors in summing or subtracting the enthalpies.

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