The heats of combustion of $CH_4, C_2H_6, C_2H_4$,and $C_2H_2$ at the same temperature are $-212.8, -373.0, -337.0$,and $-310.5 \, Kcal$ respectively. Which of these gases is the best fuel?

  • A
    $CH_4$
  • B
    $C_2H_6$
  • C
    $C_2H_4$
  • D
    $C_2H_2$

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