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? asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 2 months ago

If a bottle of nail polish remover contains 151 g of acetone, how much heat would be released by its complete combustion?        ?

Consider the following equation for the combustion of acetone (C3H6O), the main ingredient in nail polish remover. 

C3H6O(l)+4O2(g)→3CO2(g)+3H2O(g)ΔHrxn=−1790kJ

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  • 2 months ago
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    Solution :

    The combustion of acetone is given as,

    C3H6O + 4O2 = 3CO2 + 3H2O , ΔH = -1790 kJ

    Number of moles in 151 g of acetone = Mass. /Molar mass

    = 151 g / 58.08 g mol-1 = 2.59986 mol

    Since, 1 mol of acetone produces 1790 kJ heat

    Hence, 2.599 mol produces = 2.599 mol x 1790 kJ/1 mol

    = 4653.75 kJ

    Hence, heat released = 4653.75 kJ

    I hope it helped you Easy-E !

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