The equation for the combustion of gaseous methanol is (a) Using the bond dissociation enthalpies in Table

Question:

The equation for the combustion of gaseous methanol is

(a) Using the bond dissociation enthalpies in Table 8.8, estimate the enthalpy change for this reaction. What is the enthalpy of combustion of one mole of gaseous methanol?
(b) Compare your answer in part (a) with the value of Δ_rH° calculated using enthalpies of formation data.

Data given in Table 8.8

TABLE 8.8 Some Average Bond Dissociation Enthalpies (kJ/mol)* Single Bonds F Si 328 H C N 0 F Si P S CI Br B