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Equation for combustion of alkanes is as follows ${\mathrm{C}}_n{\mathrm{H}}_{2n+2}+\left(\frac{3n+1}{2}\right){\mathrm{O}}_2\to n{\mathrm{CO}}_2+(n+1){\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}+Heat$ Greater the value of $n$ greater will be the heat produced. Therefore, on combustion butane gives maximum energy.