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?
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C: -1786 kJ mol⁻¹
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