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Homework Statement
An internal combustion engine operated with methanol (CH3OH) as the fuel has a thermodynamic efficiency of 20%.
a) How much work is derived from burning one mole of ethanol in the engine?
b) What is the max work that could be derived by reacting the methanol with pure oxygen in a fuel cell at 25 C?
Homework Equations
For CH3OH + (3/2)O2 -> CO2 + 2H2)
G = -702.36 kJ at 25 C
H = -726.51 kJ at 25 C
The Attempt at a Solution
Not too sure how to even start this problem, as I don't know what relevant thermodynamic equations I need to use. Hoping someone could please point me in the right direction.