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Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems

Calculating Standard Enthalpy Change for Glucose Combustion

Very Hard General Chemistry Thermodynamics And Thermochemistry

At a temperature of 298 K, the standard enthalpy change (ΔH°) for the combustion of glucose (C6H12O6) in oxygen can be described by the following reaction:

C6H12O6(s) + 6 O2(g) → 6 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(l)

Given that the standard enthalpy of formation (ΔH°f) for C6H12O6(s) is -1273 kJ/mol, for CO2(g) is -393.5 kJ/mol, and for H2O(l) is -285.83 kJ/mol, calculate the standard enthalpy change for the combustion of glucose. Which of the following values represents the correct standard enthalpy change (ΔH°) for this reaction?

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