Calculate the work (w) and ΔEo, in kJ, at 298 K and 1 atm pressure, for the combustion of one mole of C4H10 (g). First write and balance the equation. The products will be CO2 (g) and H2O (g) The value of ΔHo for this reaction is -2658.3 kJ/mol

Explanation:

2C₄H₁₀ + 13O₂ = 8 CO₂ + 10H₂O

Change in number of moles Δn = 18 - 15 = + 3 moles .

ΔHo = -2658.3 kJ/mol.

ΔHo = ΔEo+ Δn RT

Δn = 3

For one mole Δn = 1.5

ΔHo = ΔEo+ W

W = Δn RT

= 1.5 x 8.31 x 298

= 3714.5 J

= 3.7 kJ /mole

ΔHo = ΔEo+ W

ΔEo =  ΔHo -  W

= -2658.3 - 3.7  kJ

= - 2662 kJ .

there are two significant figures.