Which of the following statement is incorrect about the equation? C_2H_5OH(l) + 3O_2(g) 2CO_2(g) + 3H_2O(l) , _rH^ = -1367 kJ ,mol^ -1

MHT CET Chemistry question

Which of the following statement is incorrect about the equation?

(A)The reaction is endothermic in nature.Correct
(B)The equation describes the combustion of liquid ethanol at constant temperature and pressure
(C)Both the above a and b are incorrect
(D)None of the above a and b are incorrect

Answer: (A)

A negative means the reaction is exothermic, so statement (a) is incorrect; statement (b) correctly describes ethanol

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