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Using the bond energies provided, calculate the enthalpy of the

reaction (AHrxn, in kJ) for the combustion of ethanol shown below?
CH3CH₂OH(1) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 CO2(g) + 3 H₂O(g)
Single
Bond
H
I 0 Z •
C
N
H C
432
411
346
386 305 167
459
358
201
Multiple
Bonds
NO
C=C
C=C
602 C=O
835 C=O
C=N 615 0=0
C=N
887
**All values in kJ/mol**
142
799
1072
494
N=N 942

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To calculate the enthalpy change (\(\Delta H_{rxn}\)) for the combustion of ethanol, you can use the bond energy values provided. The reaction is:

\[CH_3CH_2OH(l) + 3 O_2(g) \rightarrow 2 CO_2(g) + 3 H_2O(g)\]

The enthalpy change (\(\Delta H_{rxn}\)) can be calculated using the following equation:

\[\Delta H_{rxn} = \sum \text{(bond energies of bonds broken)} - \sum \text{(bond energies of bonds formed)}\]

First, identify the bonds broken and formed in the reaction:

**Bonds Broken:**
- 1 C-H bond in CH3CH2OH
- 3 O=O bonds in O2

**Bonds Formed:**
- 2 C=O bonds in CO2
- 3 O-H bonds in H2O

Now, substitute the bond energy values into the equation:

\[\Delta H_{rxn} = (1 \times 411) + (3 \times 498) - (2 \times 805) - (3 \times 464)\]

Calculate the values:

\[\Delta H_{rxn} = 411 + 1494 - 1610 - 1392\]

\[\Delta H_{rxn} = -97 \, \text{kJ}\]

Therefore, the enthalpy change (\(\Delta H_{rxn}\)) for the combustion of ethanol is -97 kJ. The negative sign indicates that the reaction is exothermic.
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