Heat of combustion of $CH_4, C_2H_4$ and $C_2H_6$ are $-890, -1411$ and $-1560 \ kJ/mol$ respectively. Which has the lowest calorific value?

  • A
    $CH_4$
  • B
    $C_2H_4$
  • C
    $C_2H_6$
  • D
    All have the same value

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