The heat of formation of CO2 is −96kcal. The amount of carbon which on burning will evolve 1000 kcal is:
A
12.63 g
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B
17.95 g
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C
126.3 g
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D
179.5 g
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Solution
The correct option is B 126.3 g C(s)+O2(g)→CO2(g) ΔH0I(CO2)=−95kcalmol−1 =−95kcal/12g of carbon Thus, carbon required for 1000 kcal of heat =12×100095 =126.3g