Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Chemistry Question 9

Practice objective / multiple choice question 9 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 9 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • CHEMISTRY • objective

A sample of an unknown alkane CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ is combusted completely in excess O₂, producing 88.0 g of CO₂ and 54.1 g of H₂O. Determine the molecular formula of the alkane and calculate its standard enthalpy of combustion per mole, given ΔH_f°(CO₂) = -393.5 kJ mol⁻¹, ΔH_f°(H₂O, l) = -285.8 kJ mol⁻¹ and ΔH_f°(alkane) ≈ -(n·20) kJ mol⁻¹.

Answer Options

A. C₄H₁₀; -2.50×10³ kJ mol⁻¹
B. C₃H₈; -2.04×10³ kJ mol⁻¹
C. C₂H₆; -1.45×10³ kJ mol⁻¹
Correct Answer D. C₂H₆; -1.60×10³ kJ mol⁻¹
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
C₂H₆; -1.60×10³ kJ mol⁻¹

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Chemistry Question 9. It is one of the objective questions from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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