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The principal component of LPG is butane, C4H10 (g). If combustion of 1 mole of butane produces 126 kJ of heat, how much heat can be generated by complete combustion of one 11.0 kg gas tank?

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The principal component of LPG is butane, C4H10 (g). If combustion of 1 mole of
butane produces 126 kJ of heat, how much heat can be generated by complete
combustion of one 11.0 kg gas tank?

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