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 formation of propanone is $-254\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. Using this data, what is the enthalpy change of combustion of propanone?

  • A$-2644\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$-2294\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$-1786\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$-426\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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