Using the Heat of Combustion of Methanol as -726

question 98

Multiple Choice

Using the heat of combustion of methanol as -726.6 kJ/mol and the following data:

Determine Δ_rH° for the following reaction:
CO(g) + 2 H₂(g) → CH₃OH(l)

• A)-349 kJ/mol
• B)157.8 kJ/mol
• C)-157.8 kJ/mol
• D)128 kJ/mol
• E)-128 kJ/mol

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