Complete the Table Below, and Identify the Fuel with the Highest

question 94

Essay

Complete the table below, and identify the fuel with the highest fuel density.
Substance
Model Compound
Molar Mass (g/mol)
Enthalpy of Combustion (kJ/mol)
Density (g/mL)
Fuel Density (kJ/mL)
Heating Oil
C₁₄H₃₄
226.0
10,800
0.85
Coal
C₁₃₅H₉₆O₉NS
1906
44,000
1.40
Wood
C₆H₁₂O₆
180.0
2,540
0.50

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