Using the Information Below, Calculate ΔH°_f for C₂H₅OH(l)

question 22

Multiple Choice

Using the information below, calculate ΔH°_f for C₂H₅OH(l) .C₂H₅OH(l) + 3O₂(g) → 2CO₂(g) + 3H₂O(l) , ΔH° = -1367 kJ
ΔH°_f for CO₂(g) = -393.5 kJ/mol
ΔH°_f for H₂O(l) = -286 kJ/mol

• A) 278 kJ/mol
• B) -688 kJ/mol
• C) -3.01× 10³ kJ/mol
• D) 688kJ/mol
• E) -278 kJ/mol

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