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If 1 mole of propane (C3H8) generates -2220 kJ of heat on combustion, how much propane...

If 1 mole of propane (C3H8) generates -2220 kJ of heat on combustion, how much propane (at STP) is used to heat 4 L of water from 20 °C to 100 °C? Use an average heat capacity of 4.2 J/kg and assume a density of water as 1.00 g/mL, and assume ideal gas behaviour.

13.6 mL

14.9 mL

13.6 L

0.605 mL

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