Calculate the heats of combustion for the following reactions. Use the standard enthalpies of formation. (a) C2H4(g) + 3O2(g)→2CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) (b) 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g)→2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)

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Calculate the heats of combustion for the following reactions. Use the standard enthalpies of formation.
 
(a) C2H4(g) + 3O2(g)→2CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

(b) 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g)→2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)

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