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Which has maximum molar heat of combusti...

Which has maximum molar heat of combustion?

A

n-Butane

B

Isobutane

C

Propane

D

Ethane

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A
Higher the number of carbon atoms having maximum (2 or 3) hydrogen atoms, higher is the molar heat of combustion, i.e., n-butane.
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