Using the Bond Enthalpy Values Below, the Fuel Value for Octane

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Essay

Using the bond enthalpy values below, the fuel value for octane is calculated as 44.0 kJ/g, which is close to its experimental value.Predict whether the fuel value of propyl-butylether, C₇H₁₆O, will be larger or smaller than that of octane, and calculate an estimate of its fuel value using the data provided.

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