CH4(g)+2O2(g)⟶CO2(g)+2H2O(l); ΔH=−890kJ. What is the calorific or fuel value of 1kg of CH4?
A
=55625kJkg−1
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B
=95625kJkg−1
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C
=3489kJkg−1
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is A=55625kJkg−1 CH4(g)+2O2(g)⟶CO2(g)+2H2O(l); ΔH=−890kJ. The calorific or fuel value of 1kg of CH4 is =55625kJkg−1. It is the heat produced by the combustion of 1 kg of methane. Calorific value /kg =89016×1000=55625kJkg−1