Ethylene (C2H4) is the starting material for the preparation of polyethylene. Although typically madeduring the processing of petroleum, ethylene occurs naturallycomponent of natural gas. The heat of reaction for the combustion of C2H4 is -1411 kJ/mol. Howfruit-ripening hormone and as aas amany grams of C2H4 must burn to give 89.7 kJ of heat?

Considering the given statement shows that 1 mole of C2H4 gives 1411kJ.Hence, 1411kJ of heat is…

Answered: Ethylene (C2H4) is the starting…

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