Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 30

Practice objective / multiple choice question 30 from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 30 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2022 • CHEMISTRY • objective

An unknown alkane contains 8 carbon atoms. Its combustion releases 3.65×10⁶ J per mole of the alkane. Determine the empirical formula of the alkane and calculate the standard enthalpy change for its combustion per gram of the alkane (in kJ·g⁻¹, rounded to one decimal place). Use ΔcH°(CO₂) = -393.5 kJ·mol⁻¹ and ΔcH°(H₂O,l) = -285.8 kJ·mol⁻¹.

Answer Options

A. C₂H₄; 27.8 kJ·g⁻¹
Correct Answer B. CH₂; 32.0 kJ·g⁻¹
C. C₃H₈; 30.5 kJ·g⁻¹
D. CH₃; 35.2 kJ·g⁻¹
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
CH₂; 32.0 kJ·g⁻¹

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2022 Chemistry Question 30. It is one of the objective questions from the 2022 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Chemistry examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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