The Combustion of Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) with Oxygen Gas Produces Carbon

question 60

Multiple Choice

The combustion of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) with oxygen gas produces carbon dioxide and water. This process releases 2803 kJ per mole of glucose. When 3.00 mol of oxygen react in this way with glucose, what is the energy release in kcal? (Hint: Write a balanced equation for the combustion process.)

• A) 223.5 kcal
• B) 335.3 kcal
• C) 1402 kcal
• D) 2012 kcal
• E) 5858 kcal

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