Find the value of enthalpy of formation of $PCl_5(s)$ given the following thermochemical equations:
$1) \frac{1}{2} P_{4(s)} + 3Cl_{2(g)} \to 2PCl_3(\ell) ; \Delta H = -635 \ kJ$
$2) PCl_3(\ell) + Cl_{2(g)} \to PCl_{5(s)} ; \Delta H = -137 \ kJ$

  • A
    $+454.5 \ kJ$
  • B
    $312.5 \ kJ$
  • C
    $-137 \ kJ$
  • D
    $-454.5 \ kJ$

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