Nitromethane (CH3NO2), sometimes used as a fuel for drag racing, burns according to the following reaction: 4 CH3NO2 (l) + 7 O2 (g) → 4 CO2 (g) + 6 H2O (g) + 4 NO2 (g) ∆Hº = – 2441.6 kJHow much heat is released by burning 125.0 g of nitromethane (MW:61.044 g/mol)?

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Multiple Choice

Nitromethane (CH₃NO₂), sometimes used as a fuel for drag racing, burns according to the following reaction:

4 CH₃NO₂ (l) + 7 O₂ (g) → 4 CO₂ (g) + 6 H₂O (g) + 4 NO₂ (g) ∆Hº = – 2441.6 kJ

How much heat is released by burning 125.0 g of nitromethane (MW:61.044 g/mol)?

1.250 x 10³ kJ

-1.250 x 10³ kJ

2.440 x 10³ kJ

-2.440 x 10³ kJ

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