The Combustion of One Mole of Propane, C₃H₈, Releases 531

question 114

Multiple Choice

The combustion of one mole of propane, C₃H₈, releases 531 kcal. How much heat is released by the combustion of 4.40 g of propane?

• A) 53.1 kcal
• B) 531 kcal
• C) 5.31 × 10³ kcal
• D) 5.31 × 10⁴ kcal

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