The Combustion of One Mole of Octane, C₈H₁₈(l), in a Bomb

question 79

Multiple Choice

The combustion of one mole of octane, C₈H₁₈(l) , In a bomb calorimeter released 5460 kJ of heat at 298 K.The products of the reaction are carbon dioxide and liquid water.What is the enthalpy change for this reaction?

• A) +5471 kJ.mol^-1
• B) -5460 kJ.mol^-1
• C) -5471 kJ.mol^-1
• D) -5449 kJ.mol^-1
• E) +5460 kJ.mol^-1

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