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The enthalpy change for the reaction,

C2H4(g) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) is called:

A

Enthalpy of formation

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Enthalpy of combustion

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Enthalpy of vaporization

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Enthalpy of sublimation

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Solution

The correct option is B

Enthalpy of combustion


By definition, Enthalpy of combustion is the amount of heat evolved or absorbed when 1 mole of the substance is completely oxidized.

Therefore it is enthalpy of combustion

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