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MHT CET · Chemistry · Thermodynamics (C)

Which of the following on combustion gives maximum energy?

  1. A Ethane
  2. B Propane
  3. C Methane
  4. D Butane
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(D) Butane

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Equation for combustion of alkanes is as follows \(\mathrm{C}_{n} \mathrm{H}_{2 n+2}+\left(\frac{3 n+1}{2}\right) \mathrm{O}_{2} \rightarrow n \mathrm{CO}_{2}+(n+1)\)\(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+Heat\)
Greater the value of \(n\) greater will be the heat produced. Therefore, on combustion butane gives maximum energy.