Single Answer MCQ
Q-00040011

Which of the following compounds undergoes complete combustion to release the most energy?

1

C2H4

2

C2H6

3

C3H8

4

CH4

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. C3H8

Solution:

C3H8 (propane) releases the most energy during combustion compared to the shorter hydrocarbons like CH4 (methane), C2H6 (ethane), and C2H4 (ethylene) because it has more carbon atoms to oxidize.

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