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Multiple Choice
For a particular isomer of C8H18, the combustion reaction produces 5104.1 kJ of heat per mole of C8H18 consumed under standard conditions. Given that the standard enthalpies of formation for CO2(g) and H2O(l) are -393.5 kJ/mol and -285.8 kJ/mol respectively, what is the standard enthalpy of formation of this isomer of C8H18?
A
-250 kJ/mol
B
-500 kJ/mol
C
-160 kJ/mol
D
-400 kJ/mol
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Write the balanced chemical equation for the combustion of C8H18:
Use Hess's Law to relate the enthalpy change of the reaction to the enthalpies of formation:
Substitute the given values into the equation:
Calculate the total enthalpy of formation for the products (CO2 and H2O):
Solve for the standard enthalpy of formation of C8H18 by rearranging the equation: