The combustion of pentane c5h12 occurs via the


The combustion of pentane, C5H12, occurs via the reaction

C5H12(g)+8O2(g)→5CO2(g)+6H2O(g)

with heat of formation values given by the following table:SubstanceΔH°f(kJ/mol)C5H12(g)-119.9CO2(g)-393.5 H2O(g)-241.8 Calculate the enthalpy for the combustion of 1 mole of pentane.

Express your answer to four significant figures and include the appropriate units.

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