Problem- Top fuel dragsters and funny cars burn nitromethane as fuel according to the following balanced combustion equation:
2CH3NO2(l)+3/2O2(g)?2CO2(g)+3H2O(l)+N2(g)
The standard enthalpy of combustion for nitromethane is ?1418kJ.
Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation (?H?f) for nitromethane.
Express your answer using one decimal place.
Give reasons or calculations to sustain your answer.