The Combustion of Butane Produces Heat According to the Equation $\rarr$

question 94

Multiple Choice

The combustion of butane produces heat according to the equation 2C₄H₁₀(g) + 13O₂(g) $\rarr$ 8CO₂(g) + 10H₂O(l) $\Delta$ H°_rxn = -5,314 kJ/mol
What is the heat of combustion per gram of butane?

• A)-32.5 kJ/g
• B)-45.7 kJ/g
• C)-91.5 kJ/g
• D)-2,656 kJ/g
• E)-15,440 kJ/g

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