Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

Propanone has the molecular formula $\text{C}_3\text{H}_6\text{O}$. The enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is $-286\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. The enthalpy change of combustion of carbon is $-394\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. The enthalpy change of combustion of propanone is $-1786\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. From this data, determine the enthalpy change of formation of propanone?

  • A$-1106\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$-540\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$-254\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$+1106\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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