A 1.0 g sample of C8H18 is burned in a bomb calorimeter with a heat capacity of 837 J∘C that holds 1,200 g of water at 25⋅0∘C. After the reaction, the final temperature of the water is 33.2∘C. What is the value of q for the combustion of C8 H18, in kJ ? The specific heat capacity of water is 4.184 Jng∘C. Your answer should have two significant figures. Provide your answer below:
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