MHT CET2017ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
The work done during combustion of 9 × 10 - 2 k g of ethane, C 2 H 6 (g) at 300 K is (Given R = 8.314 J K − 1 m o l − 1 , atomic mass C = 12 , H = 1 )
Options
- A6.236   k J
- B-6.236   k J
- C18.71 k J
- D-18.71   k J
Correct answer
C. 18.71 k J
Step-by-step solution
Work done in chemical reaction is W = - Δ n g R T C 2 H 6 g + 7 2 O 2 g → 2 C O 2 g + 3 H 2 O l ∆ n = 2 - 4.5 = - 2.5 W = - (- 2.5 × 8.314 × 300) = 6.2355 k J/mole For 30 g = 1 m o l e = 6.2355 k J. For 90 g = 3 m o l e s = 18.71 k J.