Given the Following Thermochemical Equation Detailing the Combustion of Glucose

question 58

Multiple Choice

Given the following thermochemical equation detailing the combustion of glucose C₆H₁₂O₆(s) 6O₂(g) CO₂(g) 6H₂O(g) H_rxn  2803 kJ/mol C_6H₁₂O₆
Determine the amount of glucose needed to release 30 kJ of energy.

• A)11.58 g
• B)1.93 g
• C)467 g
• D)1,930 g
• E)5.35 g

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