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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/12 · May/June 2013 · Q121 Mark

Propanone has molecular formula C₃H₆O. The enthalpy change of combustion of hydrogen is –286 kJ mol⁻¹. The enthalpy change of combustion of carbon is –394 kJ mol⁻¹. The enthalpy change of formation of propanone is –254 kJ mol⁻¹. Using this information, what is the enthalpy change of combustion of propanone?

A-2644 kJ mol⁻¹
B-2294 kJ mol⁻¹
C-1786 kJ mol⁻¹
D-426 kJ mol⁻¹

✓ Correct answer

C: -1786 kJ mol⁻¹

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 12.

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