Chapter 4, Problem 47Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value has to be compared when the Fuels containing oxygen and without oxygen and the energy have to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Combustion reaction:

Combustion is an exothermic reaction between a fuel (the reductant) and an oxidant. Oxidant is usually atmospheric oxygen.

Generally organic molecule undergoes combustion reaction which produces carbon dioxide and water molecule.

${\text{Hydrocarbons + O}}_{\text{2}}\text{(g) }\to {\text{ CO}}_{\text{2}}{\text{(g) + H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O(g)}$