The Combustion of One Mole of Octane, C₈H₁₈(l), in a Bomb

Multiple Choice

The combustion of one mole of octane, C₈H₁₈(l) , In a bomb calorimeter released 5460 kJ of heat at 298 K.The products of the reaction are carbon dioxide and liquid water.What is the enthalpy change for this reaction?

A) +5471 kJ.mol^-1
B) -5460 kJ.mol^-1
C) -5471 kJ.mol^-1
D) -5449 kJ.mol^-1
E) +5460 kJ.mol^-1