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At \(298\,K\), the value of \((\Delta H-\Delta U)\) for the combustion of 1 mole of \[ C_4H_{10}(g) \] is \(x\) kJ and for the combustion of 1 mole of glucose, the value of \[ (\Delta H-\Delta U) \] is \(y\) kJ. The value of \((x-y)\) (in kJ) is \[ (R=8.3\ \text{J K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}) \]

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For chemical reactions involving gases: \[ \boxed{\Delta H-\Delta U=\Delta n_gRT} \] Only gaseous species are counted while calculating \(\Delta n_g\). Solids and liquids are ignored.
Updated On: Jul 29, 2026
  • \(+8.657\)
  • \(-8.657\)
  • \(-9.659\)
  • \(+4.329\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Concept: For reactions involving gases, \[ \Delta H-\Delta U=\Delta n_gRT, \] where \[ \Delta n_g = (\text{moles of gaseous products}) - (\text{moles of gaseous reactants}). \]

Step 1: Find \(x\) for combustion of butane. Balanced equation: \[ C_4H_{10}(g)+\frac{13}{2}O_2(g) \rightarrow 4CO_2(g)+5H_2O(l) \] Therefore, \[ \Delta n_g = 4-\left(1+\frac{13}{2}\right). \] \[ = 4-7.5 = -3.5. \] Hence, \[ x = \Delta n_gRT = (-3.5)(8.3)(298). \] \[ x=-8656.9\ \text{J} =-8.657\ \text{kJ}. \]

Step 2: Find \(y\) for combustion of glucose. Balanced equation: \[ C_6H_{12}O_6(s)+6O_2(g) \rightarrow 6CO_2(g)+6H_2O(l) \] Thus, \[ \Delta n_g = 6-6 = 0. \] Therefore, \[ y=0. \]

Step 3: Calculate \(x-y\). \[ x-y = (-8.657)-0. \] \[ x-y=-8.657\ \text{kJ}. \]

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{-8.657\ \text{kJ}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Answer = (B)}} \]
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