Calculate the Standard Enthalpy Change for the Reaction 2C₈H₁₈(l)+ 17O₂(g) $\rarr$

question 42

Multiple Choice

Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the reaction 2C₈H₁₈(l) + 17O₂(g) $\rarr$ 16CO(g) + 18H₂O(l) .
Given:
2C₈H₁₈(l) + 25O₂(g) $\rarr$ 16CO₂(g) + 18H₂O(l) $\Delta$ H° = -11,020 kJ/mol
2CO(g) + O₂(g) $\rarr$ 2CO₂(g) $\Delta$ H° = -566.0 kJ/mol

• A)10,450 kJ/mol
• B)6,492 kJ/mol
• C)15,550 kJ/mol
• D)-6,492 kJ/mol
• E)-10.450 kJ/mol

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