Change in enthalpy (ΔH) for combustion of fuel is:
A
positive
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B
zero
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C
negative
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D
may be negative or positive
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Solution
The correct option is B negative Negative; Enthalpy change (ΔH) is negative for combustion of fuel because when a substance undergoes combustion it releases energy as combustion is exothermic so ΔH has negative sign.