The thermochemical equation for the combustion of benzene is shown below: 2 C6H6(liq)  +  15 O2(g)  →  12 CO2(g)  +  6 H2O(g)            ΔrH° = -3909.9 kJ/mol-rxn What is the enthalpy change for the combustion of 156.2 g C6H6? a) -3909.9 kJ b) -7819.8 kJ c) +7819.8 kJ    d) +1955.0 kJ

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Section5.7: Enthalpy Calculations
Problem 5.10CYU: Calculate the standard enthalpy of combustion for benzene, C6H6. C6H6() + 15/2 O2(g) 6 CO2(g) + 3...
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The thermochemical equation for the combustion of benzene is shown below:

2 C6H6(liq)  +  15 O2(g)  →  12 CO2(g)  +  6 H2O(g)            Δr = -3909.9 kJ/mol-rxn

What is the enthalpy change for the combustion of 156.2 g C6H6?

a) -3909.9 kJ

b) -7819.8 kJ

c) +7819.8 kJ   

d) +1955.0 kJ         

e) +3909.9  kJ

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