Methane burns according to this reaction:CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g...

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ΔH_rxn (Methane) = −1440 kJ/mol; ΔH_rxn (Ethane) = −824 kJ/mol; Methane produces more energy per mole.

ΔH_rxn (Methane) = −824 kJ/mol; ΔH_rxn (Ethane) = −1440 kJ/mol; Ethane produces more energy per mole.

ΔH_rxn (Methane) = −840 kJ/mol; ΔH_rxn (Ethane) = −625 kJ/mol; Methane produces more energy per mole.

ΔH_rxn (Methane) = −840 kJ/mol; ΔH_rxn (Ethane) = −1225 kJ/mol; Ethane produces more energy per mole.

Methane burns according to this reaction:CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2 H2O(g)Calculate the enthalpy of the reaction for this combustion reaction and for the combustion of ethane (C2H6). Identify which fuel produces more energy per mole upon combustion.