Answer:
Explanation:
For the reaction
C2H5OH (l) + 3 O2(g) = 2CO2(g) + 3 H2O
We can calculate the standard molar enthalpy of combustion using the standard enthalpies of formation of the species involved in the reaction according to Hess law:
ΔHºc = 2ΔHºf CO2 (g) + 3ΔHºfH2O(l) - ( ΔHºf C2H5OH (l) - 3ΔHºfO2 (g) )
( we were not give the water state but we know we are at standard conditions so it is in its liquid state )
The ΔHºfs can be found in appropiate reference or texts.
ΔHºc = 2ΔHºf CO2 (g)+ 3ΔHºfH2O(l) - ( ΔHºf C2H5OH (l) -+3ΔHºfO2 (g) )
= [ 2 ( -393.52 ) + 3 ( -285.83 ) ] - [( -276.2 + 0 ) ] kJ
ΔHºc = -1368.33 kJ
