Octane (C8H18) undergoes combustion according to the following thermochemical equation: 2C8H18(l) + 25 O2(g) --> 16CO2(g) + 18 H2O(l)  delta H rxn= -11,020 kj/mol Given that delta H f[CO2(g)]= -393.5 kj/mol, delta H f[O2(g)]= 0 kj/mol and delta H f[H2O(l)]= -285.8kj/mol, calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of octance

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Octane (C8H18) undergoes combustion according to the following thermochemical equation: 2C8H18(l) + 25 O2(g) --> 16CO2(g) + 18 H2O(l)  delta H rxn= -11,020 kj/mol

Given that delta H f[CO2(g)]= -393.5 kj/mol, delta H f[O2(g)]= 0 kj/mol and delta H f[H2O(l)]= -285.8kj/mol, calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of octance

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