Question:

C(s)+O2(g)→CO2(g)+400 kJ
C(s)+\(\frac{1}{2}\) O2(g)→CO(s)+100 kJ
When coal of purity 60% is allowed to burn in presence of insufficient oxygen, 60% of carbon is converted into ‘CO’ and the remaining is converted into ‘CO2’. The heat generated when 0.6 kg of coal is burnt is _______.

Updated On: Nov 26, 2024
  • 1600 kJ
  • 3200 kJ
  • 4400 kJ
  • 6600 kJ
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Weight of coal = 0.6 kg = 600 gm
∴ 60% of it is carbon
So weight of carbon=600×\(\frac{60}{100}\)=360 g
∴ moles of carbon =\(\frac{360}{12}\)=30 moles
C(12 moles)+O2⟶CO2
C(18moles(60% of total carbon)+\(\frac{1}{2}\)O2⟶CO
∴Heat generated =12×400+18×100
=6600 kJ
So, the correct option is (D): 6600 kJ.

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