To determine the relationship between ΔH∘ and ΔE∘ (internal energy change), we first write the balanced thermochemical equation for the combustion of isobutylene (2-methylpropene, C4H8). Based on general combustion principles provided in the sources, the reaction is:
C4H8(g)+6O2(g)→4CO2(g)+4H2O(l)
According to the sources, the relationship between enthalpy and internal energy is ΔH=ΔU+ΔngRT . Here, Δng is the change in the number of moles of gaseous products and reactants .
- Gaseous products: 4 moles of CO2(g). (Note: H2O is produced as a liquid under standard conditions).
- Gaseous reactants: 1 mole of C4H8(g) and 6 moles of O2(g), totaling 7 moles.
- Calculate Δng: Δng=4−7=−3 .
Substituting this into the formula yields: ΔH∘=ΔE∘+(−3)RT, which simplifies to ΔH∘=ΔE∘−3RT.
Since R and T are positive values, subtracting 3RT from ΔE∘ results in a value that is smaller. Therefore, ΔH∘<ΔE∘, which matches Option D.