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EasyMCQ
Calculate $\Delta H$ for the reaction: $H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow H_2O_{2(g)}$ given the bond energies: $BE_{H-H} = 436 \ kJ/mol$,$BE_{O=O} = 499 \ kJ/mol$,$BE_{O-O} = 142 \ kJ/mol$,and $BE_{O-H} = 460 \ kJ/mol$. (in $kJ$)
A
$-127$
B
$-209$
C
$-484$
D
$-841$

Solution

(A) The reaction is: $H-H + O=O \rightarrow H-O-O-H$.
The enthalpy change is calculated as: $\Delta_{r}H = \sum (B.E.)_{\text{reactants}} - \sum (B.E.)_{\text{products}}$.
$\Delta_{r}H = [BE_{H-H} + BE_{O=O}] - [BE_{O-O} + 2 \times BE_{O-H}]$.
$\Delta_{r}H = [436 + 499] - [142 + 2 \times 460]$.
$\Delta_{r}H = 935 - [142 + 920]$.
$\Delta_{r}H = 935 - 1062 = -127 \ kJ$.
552
MediumMCQ
The bond energy is the energy required to
A
dissociate one mole of the substance
B
dissociate bond in $1 \ kg$ of the substance
C
break one mole of similar bonds
D
break bonds in one mole of substance

Solution

(C) The bond energy (or bond dissociation enthalpy) is defined as the amount of energy required to break one mole of similar bonds in the gaseous state to separate the bonded atoms.
553
DifficultMCQ
Kirchoff's equation is
A
$\log \frac{k_{2}}{k_{1}}=\frac{E_{a}}{2.303 R}\left[\frac{1}{T_{1}}-\frac{1}{T_{2}}\right]$
B
$\log \frac{p_{2}}{p_{1}}=\frac{\Delta H_{V}}{2.303 R}\left[\frac{T_{2}-T_{1}}{T_{1} \times T_{2}}\right]$
C
$\Delta C_{p}=\frac{\Delta H_{2}-\Delta H_{1}}{T_{2}-T_{1}}$
D
$\log \frac{k_{2}}{k_{1}}=\frac{\Delta H}{2.303 R}\left[\frac{1}{T_{1}}-\frac{1}{T_{2}}\right]$

Solution

(C) The equation given in option $(A)$ is the Arrhenius equation.
The equation given in option $(B)$ is the Clausius-Clapeyron equation.
The equation given in option $(C)$ is Kirchoff's equation,which relates the change in enthalpy of a reaction to the change in temperature using the heat capacity difference $\Delta C_{p}$.
The equation given in option $(D)$ is the van't Hoff equation.
554
MediumMCQ
Calculate the amount of methane formed by the liberation of $149.6 \ kJ$ of heat using the following equation:
$C_{(s)} + 2H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{4(g)} \quad \Delta H = -74.8 \ kJ/mol$ (in $g$)
A
$16$
B
$24$
C
$32$
D
$48$

Solution

(C) According to the given thermochemical equation,$74.8 \ kJ$ of heat is evolved when $1 \ mol$ of methane $(CH_4)$ is formed.
The molar mass of $CH_4$ is $12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g/mol$.
Thus,$74.8 \ kJ$ of heat corresponds to the formation of $16 \ g$ of $CH_4$.
For $149.6 \ kJ$ of heat,the amount of $CH_4$ formed is:
$x = \frac{149.6 \ kJ \times 16 \ g}{74.8 \ kJ} = 32 \ g$.
555
EasyMCQ
The reaction for the formation of $NaCl$ is:
A
$Na_{(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NaCl_{(s)}$
B
$Na_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NaCl_{(s)}$
C
$Na_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NaCl_{(s)}$
D
$Na_{(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NaCl_{(g)}$

Solution

(B) The standard enthalpy of formation is defined as the change in enthalpy when $1 \text{ mole}$ of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their most stable physical states at $298 \text{ K}$ and $1 \text{ bar}$ pressure.
Sodium $(Na)$ exists as a solid $(s)$ at room temperature,and chlorine $(Cl_2)$ exists as a gas $(g)$.
Therefore,the correct reaction is: $Na_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NaCl_{(s)}$.
556
MediumMCQ
Identify the $INVALID$ equation.
A
$\Delta H = \sum H_{\text{products}} - \sum H_{\text{reactants}}$
B
$\Delta H = \Delta U + P \Delta V$
C
$\Delta H^o_{\text{reaction}} = \sum H^o_{\text{product bonds}} - \sum H^o_{\text{reactant bonds}}$
D
$\Delta H = \Delta U + \Delta n RT$

Solution

(C) The standard enthalpy of reaction is calculated using bond enthalpies as: $\Delta H^o_{\text{reaction}} = \sum H^o_{\text{reactant bonds}} - \sum H^o_{\text{product bonds}}$.
Option $C$ states the reverse of this relationship,making it the $INVALID$ equation.
557
EasyMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy change of vaporisation of benzene if $13 \ g$ of benzene vaporised by supplying $5.1 \ kJ$ of heat.
A
$43.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$35.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$30.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$40.7 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The molar mass of benzene $(C_6H_6)$ is $(6 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles of benzene $(n)$ = $\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{13 \ g}{78 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = \frac{1}{6} \ mol$.
The enthalpy of vaporisation $(\Delta_{vap}H)$ is given by the heat supplied per mole: $\Delta_{vap}H = \frac{q}{n}$.
$\Delta_{vap}H = \frac{5.1 \ kJ}{1/6 \ mol} = 5.1 \times 6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} = 30.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
558
EasyMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy of vaporisation of ethanol if $11.5 \ g$ of ethanol is completely vaporised by supplying $11.8 \ kJ$ of heat.
A
$21.7 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$47.2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$65.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$39.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The molar mass of ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$ is calculated as: $(2 \times 12.01) + (6 \times 1.008) + (1 \times 16.00) = 46.07 \ g \ mol^{-1}$,which is approximately $46 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Number of moles of ethanol $(n) = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{11.5 \ g}{46 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.25 \ mol$.
The enthalpy of vaporisation $(\Delta_{vap}H)$ is the heat required to vaporise $1 \ mol$ of a substance.
$\Delta_{vap}H = \frac{\text{Heat supplied}}{\text{Number of moles}} = \frac{11.8 \ kJ}{0.25 \ mol} = 47.2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
559
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change of the following reaction:
$C_2H_{4(g)} + 3O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(\ell)}$
Given:
$\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(C_2H_4) = 52 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(CO_2) = -393.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(H_2O) = -285.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
(Note: Standard values adjusted for accuracy)
A
$-1411.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-1300 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-1950 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-1500 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The standard enthalpy change of the reaction is calculated using the formula:
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$
For the reaction: $C_2H_{4(g)} + 3O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(\ell)}$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [2 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(CO_2) + 2 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(H_2O)] - [1 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(C_2H_4) + 3 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(O_2)]$
Since $\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(O_2) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state):
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [2(-393.5) + 2(-285.8)] - [52 + 0]$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [-787 - 571.6] - 52$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = -1358.6 - 52 = -1410.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
The closest value is $-1411.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
560
EasyMCQ
Find the standard enthalpy of formation of ammonia from the following reaction:
$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)} ; \Delta_{r}H^0 = -92.0 \ kJ$
A
$-92.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-69.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-46.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-184.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The standard enthalpy of formation $(\Delta_{f}H^0)$ is defined as the enthalpy change when $1 \ mol$ of a substance is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.
For the reaction: $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$,the enthalpy change is $\Delta_{r}H^0 = -92.0 \ kJ$ for the production of $2 \ mol$ of $NH_3$.
To find the enthalpy of formation per mole of $NH_3$,we divide the reaction enthalpy by the stoichiometric coefficient of $NH_3$:
$\Delta_{f}H^0(NH_3) = \frac{\Delta_{r}H^0}{2} = \frac{-92.0 \ kJ}{2} = -46.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
561
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change of the reaction: $C_2H_{2(g)} + \frac{5}{2}O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(\ell)}$ given the following standard enthalpies of formation:
$\Delta_fH^{\circ}(CO_2) = -393 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_fH^{\circ}(H_2O) = -286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_fH^{\circ}(C_2H_2) = 227 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
A
$-650 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-1950 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-1299 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-2598 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The standard enthalpy change of reaction $\Delta_rH^{\circ}$ is calculated using the formula:
$\Delta_rH^{\circ} = \sum \Delta_fH^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_fH^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$
For the reaction $C_2H_{2(g)} + \frac{5}{2}O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(\ell)}$:
$\Delta_rH^{\circ} = [2 \times \Delta_fH^{\circ}(CO_2) + 1 \times \Delta_fH^{\circ}(H_2O)] - [1 \times \Delta_fH^{\circ}(C_2H_2) + \frac{5}{2} \times \Delta_fH^{\circ}(O_2)]$
Since $\Delta_fH^{\circ}(O_2) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state of an element):
$\Delta_rH^{\circ} = [2(-393) + (-286)] - [227 + 0]$
$\Delta_rH^{\circ} = [-786 - 286] - 227$
$\Delta_rH^{\circ} = -1072 - 227 = -1299 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
562
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change of the following reaction: $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_{2}O_{(\ell)}$ Given that: $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CH_4) = -75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CO_2) = -394 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(H_2O) = -286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
A
$-891 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-1041 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-966 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-1782 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The standard enthalpy change of the reaction is calculated using the formula: $\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$
For the reaction $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_{2}O_{(\ell)}$,the expression is:
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CO_2) + 2 \times \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(H_2O)] - [\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CH_4) + 2 \times \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(O_2)]$
Since $O_2$ is an element in its standard state,$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(O_2) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the given values:
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [-394 + 2 \times (-286)] - [-75 + 0]$
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [-394 - 572] - [-75]$
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = -966 + 75 = -891 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
563
EasyMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy of solution of potassium chloride $(KCl)$ if its lattice enthalpy $\Delta_{L} H = 700 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and hydration enthalpy $\Delta_{hyd} H = -680 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$20 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$345 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$690 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$1380 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The enthalpy of solution $(\Delta_{sol} H)$ is given by the sum of the lattice enthalpy $(\Delta_{L} H)$ and the hydration enthalpy $(\Delta_{hyd} H)$.
$\Delta_{sol} H = \Delta_{L} H + \Delta_{hyd} H$
Given:
$\Delta_{L} H = 700 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_{hyd} H = -680 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$\Delta_{sol} H = 700 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} + (-680 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$
$\Delta_{sol} H = 20 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
564
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the reaction,$C_2H_5OH_{(\ell)} + 3O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow 2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 3H_2O_{(\ell)}$. Given: $\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(C_2H_5OH) = -280 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(CO_2) = -390 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,and $\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(H_2O) = -285 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$-678.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-2033.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-1355.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-1016.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The standard enthalpy change of the reaction is calculated using the formula: $\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$.
For the reaction $C_2H_5OH_{(\ell)} + 3O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow 2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 3H_2O_{(\ell)}$,the expression is:
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [2 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(CO_2) + 3 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(H_2O)] - [\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(C_2H_5OH) + 3 \times \Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(O_2)]$.
Since $\Delta_{f}H^{\circ}(O_2) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state of an element),we have:
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [2(-390) + 3(-285)] - [-280 + 3(0)]$.
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [-780 - 855] - [-280]$.
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = -1635 + 280 = -1355 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
565
MediumMCQ
Which of the following reactions is exothermic?
A
$KOH_{(aq)} + HNO_{3(aq)} \rightarrow KNO_{3(aq)} + H_2O_{(l)}$
B
$H_2O_{(s)} \rightarrow H_2O_{(l)}$
C
$NaCl_{(s)} + aq \rightarrow Na^+_{(aq)} + Cl^-_{(aq)}$
D
$N_{2(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2NO_{2(g)}$

Solution

(A) An exothermic reaction is one that releases heat to the surroundings,characterized by a negative enthalpy change $(\Delta H < 0)$.
$A$. The reaction between a strong acid $(HNO_3)$ and a strong base $(KOH)$ is a neutralization reaction. Neutralization reactions are always exothermic because they involve the formation of water from $H^+$ and $OH^-$ ions,releasing energy.
$B$. The melting of ice is an endothermic process as it requires the absorption of heat to break intermolecular hydrogen bonds.
$C$. The dissolution of $NaCl$ in water is an endothermic process (or slightly endothermic) as it requires energy to overcome the lattice enthalpy of the crystal.
$D$. The formation of nitrogen dioxide from nitrogen and oxygen is an endothermic reaction,requiring energy input.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
566
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the synthesis of ammonia gas from the following data:
$i$. $2 H_{2(g)} + N_{2(g)} \longrightarrow N_{2}H_{4(g)}$; $\Delta_{r}H_{1}^{0} = 95.4 \ kJ$
$ii$. $N_{2}H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 NH_{3(g)}$; $\Delta_{r}H_{2}^{0} = -187.6 \ kJ$ (in $kJ$)
A
$-92.2$
B
$-46.1$
C
$-138.3$
D
$-283.2$

Solution

(A) The synthesis of ammonia gas is represented by the equation:
$N_{2(g)} + 3 H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 NH_{3(g)}$
To obtain this equation,we add the two given reactions:
Reaction $i$: $2 H_{2(g)} + N_{2(g)} \longrightarrow N_{2}H_{4(g)}$; $\Delta_{r}H_{1}^{0} = 95.4 \ kJ$
Reaction $ii$: $N_{2}H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 NH_{3(g)}$; $\Delta_{r}H_{2}^{0} = -187.6 \ kJ$
Adding reaction $i$ and reaction $ii$:
$(2 H_{2(g)} + N_{2(g)}) + (N_{2}H_{4(g)} + H_{2(g)}) \longrightarrow N_{2}H_{4(g)} + 2 NH_{3(g)}$
$N_{2(g)} + 3 H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 NH_{3(g)}$
The total enthalpy change is $\Delta_{r}H^{0} = \Delta_{r}H_{1}^{0} + \Delta_{r}H_{2}^{0}$
$\Delta_{r}H^{0} = 95.4 \ kJ + (-187.6 \ kJ) = -92.2 \ kJ$
This is the enthalpy change for the production of $2 \ moles$ of $NH_{3}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
567
MediumMCQ
Calculate the standard enthalpy change of the following reaction: $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_{2}O_{(\ell)}$ if $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CH_{4}) = -75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CO_{2}) = -390 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,and $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(H_{2}O) = -286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$-887.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-1325.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-1035.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-887.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The standard enthalpy change of reaction $\Delta_{r} H^{\circ}$ is calculated using the formula: $\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$.
For the reaction $CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_{2}O_{(\ell)}$,the expression is: $\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CO_{2}) + 2 \times \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(H_{2}O)] - [\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(CH_{4}) + 2 \times \Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(O_{2})]$.
Since $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}(O_{2}) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state of an element),we substitute the given values:
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [-390 + 2 \times (-286)] - [-75 + 2 \times 0]$
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = [-390 - 572] - [-75]$
$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = -962 + 75 = -887 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
568
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy change for the following reaction:
$H_2C=CH_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_3C-CH_{3(g)}$
[The bond energies of $C-H, C-C, C=C$ and $H-H$ are $414, 347, 615$ and $435 \ kJ/mol$ respectively.] (in $kJ$)
A
$-125$
B
$125$
C
$250$
D
$-250$

Solution

(A) For the reaction:
$H_2C=CH_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_3C-CH_{3(g)}$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta H_{\text{bonds broken}} - \sum \Delta H_{\text{bonds formed}}$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [4 \times \Delta H_{(C-H)} + 1 \times \Delta H_{(C=C)} + 1 \times \Delta H_{(H-H)}] - [6 \times \Delta H_{(C-H)} + 1 \times \Delta H_{(C-C)}]$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [4 \times 414 + 615 + 435] - [6 \times 414 + 347]$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = [1656 + 615 + 435] - [2484 + 347]$
$\Delta_{r}H^{\circ} = 2706 - 2831 = -125 \ kJ$
569
MediumMCQ
If the bond formation energy of the $H-H$ bond is $-433 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,find the bond dissociation energy for $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_{2(g)}$. (in $kJ$)
A
$108.0$
B
$216.5$
C
$433.0$
D
$324.5$

Solution

(B) The bond dissociation energy is the energy required to break one mole of bonds in a gaseous substance.
For the reaction $H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2H_{(g)}$,the enthalpy change $\Delta_{r} H^{\circ}$ is equal to the bond dissociation energy.
Since the bond formation energy of $H-H$ is $-433 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,the bond dissociation energy for $1 \ mol$ of $H_{2(g)}$ is $+433 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the bond dissociation energy for $0.5 \ mol$ of $H_{2(g)}$ is $0.5 \ mol \times 433 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} = 216.5 \ kJ$.
570
MediumMCQ
Given that $C_{(g)} + 4H_{(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{4(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = -1665 \ kJ$. What is the bond energy per mole of $C-H$ bond?
A
$416.25 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-416.25 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$832.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-832.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The reaction $C_{(g)} + 4H_{(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{4(g)}$ represents the formation of $4$ moles of $C-H$ bonds from gaseous atoms.
The enthalpy change $\Delta H^{\circ} = -1665 \ kJ$ corresponds to the energy released during the formation of these $4$ bonds.
Bond energy is defined as the energy required to break one mole of a specific bond.
$BE_{C-H} = \frac{|\Delta H^{\circ}|}{4} = \frac{1665 \ kJ}{4} = 416.25 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
571
MediumMCQ
Find the value of $Q$ from the following equations:
$(i)$ $C_{(s)} + O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{2_{(g)}}$ $\Delta H = Q \ kJ$
$(ii)$ $C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{(g)}$ $\Delta H = -x \ kJ$
$(iii)$ $CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{2_{(g)}}$ $\Delta H = -y \ kJ$
A
$ -(x+y) \ kJ $
B
$ (x-y) \ kJ $
C
$ \frac{-x+y}{2} \ kJ $
D
$ \frac{x+y}{2} \ kJ $

Solution

(A) According to Hess's Law,the enthalpy change of a reaction is the sum of the enthalpy changes of the individual steps.
Adding equations $(ii)$ and $(iii)$:
$(ii)$ $C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{(g)}$ $\Delta H = -x \ kJ$
$(iii)$ $CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{2_{(g)}}$ $\Delta H = -y \ kJ$
Summing these gives:
$C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2_{(g)}} + CO_{(g)} - CO_{(g)}$ $\longrightarrow CO_{(g)} + CO_{2_{(g)}} - CO_{(g)}$
$C_{(s)} + O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow CO_{2_{(g)}}$
Therefore,$Q = (-x) + (-y) = -(x+y) \ kJ$.
572
MediumMCQ
Calculate the heat required to convert $9 \ g$ of liquid water to water vapor using the following equations:
$H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(g)} \quad \Delta H = -57 \ kCal$
$H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H = -68.3 \ kCal$ (in $kCal$)
A
$5.65$
B
$6.28$
C
$7.05$
D
$9.72$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Determine the enthalpy of vaporization $(\Delta H_{vap})$ for $1 \ mol$ of water.
Subtract the second equation from the first:
$H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(g)} \quad \Delta H_{vap} = (-57 \ kCal) - (-68.3 \ kCal) = 11.3 \ kCal/mol$.
Step $2$: Calculate the number of moles in $9 \ g$ of water.
Molar mass of $H_2O = 18 \ g/mol$.
$\text{Moles} = \frac{9 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Step $3$: Calculate the total heat required.
$\text{Heat} = \text{Moles} \times \Delta H_{vap} = 0.5 \ mol \times 11.3 \ kCal/mol = 5.65 \ kCal$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
573
EasyMCQ
For the reaction,$2 H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 H_2 O_{(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = -573.2 \ kJ$. What is the heat of decomposition of water per mol (in $kJ$)?
A
$28.66$
B
$143.3$
C
$286.6$
D
$573.2$

Solution

(C) The given reaction is: $2 H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 H_2 O_{(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = -573.2 \ kJ$.
This represents the enthalpy of formation for $2 \ mol$ of water vapor.
To find the heat of decomposition for $1 \ mol$ of water,we reverse the reaction and divide by $2$:
$2 H_2 O_{(g)} \longrightarrow 2 H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = +573.2 \ kJ$.
For $1 \ mol$ of water:
$H_2 O_{(g)} \longrightarrow H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H^{\circ} = \frac{573.2}{2} \ kJ = 286.6 \ kJ$.
Thus,the heat of decomposition is $286.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
574
MediumMCQ
Identify the factor from the following on which the heat of reaction does not depend.
A
Physical states of reactants and products.
B
Total number of steps in which the reaction occurs.
C
Temperature of the reaction.
D
Whether the reaction is carried out at constant pressure or constant volume.

Solution

(B) The correct answer is $(B)$ Total number of steps in which the reaction occurs.
According to Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation,the total enthalpy change $(\Delta H)$ for a chemical reaction is the same,whether the reaction takes place in one step or in several steps.
This is because enthalpy is a state function,meaning it depends only on the initial and final states of the system,not on the path taken.
Therefore,the heat of reaction does not depend on the number of steps involved.
575
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy change when $12 \ g$ of carbon reacts with sufficient hydrogen to form methane. If the enthalpy of formation of methane is $-75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. (in $kJ$)
A
$-45$
B
$-60$
C
$-75$
D
$-90$

Solution

(C) The reaction for the formation of methane $(CH_4)$ from its constituent elements is:
$C_{(s)} + 2H_{2(g)} \rightarrow CH_{4(g)}$
Given the standard enthalpy of formation $(\Delta H_f^{\circ})$ of methane is $-75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
This means the formation of $1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ releases $75 \ kJ$ of energy.
First,calculate the number of moles of carbon $(C)$ used:
$n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{12 \ g}{12 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 1 \ mol$
Since $1 \ mol$ of $C$ produces $1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$,the enthalpy change $(\Delta H)$ is:
$\Delta H = n \times \Delta H_f^{\circ} = 1 \ mol \times (-75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}) = -75 \ kJ$
Therefore,the enthalpy change is $-75 \ kJ$.
576
MediumMCQ
Under similar conditions,the enthalpy of freezing is exactly opposite to:
A
enthalpy of fusion
B
enthalpy of vaporization
C
enthalpy of solution
D
enthalpy of atomization

Solution

(A) For the phase transition process,$H_2O_{(s)} \rightleftharpoons H_2O_{(l)}$.
Under similar conditions of $0^{\circ}C$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure,the enthalpy of fusion $(\Delta_{fus}H)$ is $+6.01 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
The enthalpy of freezing $(\Delta_{free}H)$ is the reverse process,$H_2O_{(l)} \rightleftharpoons H_2O_{(s)}$,which has a value of $-6.01 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Thus,the enthalpy of freezing is exactly opposite to the enthalpy of fusion.
577
MediumMCQ
For $NaCl_{(s)}$,the enthalpy of solution is $4 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and the lattice enthalpy is $790 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. What is the hydration enthalpy of $NaCl$?
A
$786 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$794 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-786 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-794 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The relationship between enthalpy of solution,lattice enthalpy,and hydration enthalpy is given by:
$\Delta_{soln} H = \Delta_{lattice} H + \Delta_{hyd} H$
Rearranging the formula to solve for hydration enthalpy:
$\Delta_{hyd} H = \Delta_{soln} H - \Delta_{lattice} H$
Substituting the given values:
$\Delta_{hyd} H = 4 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} - 790 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_{hyd} H = -786 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
578
MediumMCQ
If $8.84 \ kJ$ heat is liberated for the formation of $3 \ g$ of ethane,calculate its $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}$.
A
$-8.00 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$15.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$30.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-88.4 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The chemical equation for the formation of ethane is:
$2 C_{(s)} + 3 H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow C_2 H_{6(g)} ; \Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = ?$
The molar mass of ethane $(C_2 H_6)$ is $(2 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 30 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
The number of moles in $3 \ g$ of $C_2 H_6$ is $n = \frac{3 \ g}{30 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Given that $8.84 \ kJ$ of heat is liberated for $0.1 \ mol$ of $C_2 H_6$,the heat liberated for $1 \ mol$ is:
$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = \frac{-8.84 \ kJ}{0.1 \ mol} = -88.4 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Since heat is liberated,the enthalpy change is negative.
579
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2 H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2 H_2 O$,$\Delta H = -571 \ kJ$. Bond energy of $H-H = 435 \ kJ$ and $O=O = 498 \ kJ$. Then the average bond energy of $O-H$ bond will be:
A
$484 \ kJ/mol$
B
$-484 \ kJ/mol$
C
$271 \ kJ/mol$
D
$-271 \ kJ/mol$

Solution

(A) For the reaction: $2 H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2 H_2 O$ (which contains $4 \times O-H$ bonds).
$\Delta_{r} H = [2 \times BE(H-H) + BE(O=O)] - [4 \times BE(O-H)]$
$-571 = [2 \times 435 + 498] - 4 \times BE(O-H)$
$-571 = [870 + 498] - 4 \times BE(O-H)$
$-571 = 1368 - 4 \times BE(O-H)$
$4 \times BE(O-H) = 1368 + 571$
$4 \times BE(O-H) = 1939$
$BE(O-H) = \frac{1939}{4} \approx 484.75 \ kJ/mol$
Thus,the average bond energy is approximately $484 \ kJ/mol$.
580
MediumMCQ
The enthalpies of combustion of $C$(graphite) and $C$(diamond) are $-393.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $-395.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy of conversion of $C$(graphite) to $C$(diamond) is
A
$-12.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-789.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$79.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$1.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The combustion reactions are:
$C$(graphite) $+ O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H_1 = -393.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ $(eq. I)$
$C$(diamond) $+ O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H_2 = -395.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ $(eq. II)$
To find the enthalpy of conversion of $C$(graphite) to $C$(diamond),we subtract $eq. II$ from $eq. I$:
$C$(graphite) $\rightarrow C$(diamond)
$\Delta H = \Delta H_1 - \Delta H_2$
$\Delta H = -393.8 - (-395.3) \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$\Delta H = 1.5 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
581
MediumMCQ
For the reaction,$C_2H_5OH_{(l)} + 3O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + 3H_2O_{(l)}$,$\Delta U$ is the heat of reaction at constant volume. Then the heat of reaction at constant pressure is:
A
$\Delta H = \Delta U + RT$
B
$\Delta H = \Delta U + 2RT$
C
$\Delta H = \Delta U - 2RT$
D
$\Delta H = \Delta U - RT$

Solution

(D) The relationship between enthalpy change $(\Delta H)$ and internal energy change $(\Delta U)$ is given by the equation: $\Delta H = \Delta U + \Delta n_g RT$.
Here,$\Delta n_g$ is the change in the number of moles of gaseous species.
For the reaction: $C_2H_5OH_{(l)} + 3O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + 3H_2O_{(l)}$.
$\Delta n_g = (\text{moles of gaseous products}) - (\text{moles of gaseous reactants}) = 2 - 3 = -1$.
Substituting this value into the equation: $\Delta H = \Delta U + (-1)RT = \Delta U - RT$.
582
MediumMCQ
Calculate the bond enthalpy of the $H-Cl$ bond from the following reaction:
$H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 HCl_{(g)}$,$\Delta_{r} H^{\circ} = -185 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
(Given bond enthalpies of $H-H$ and $Cl-Cl$ bonds are $435.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $244 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively.)
A
$340 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$432 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$370 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$864 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(B) The enthalpy of reaction is given by the formula:
$\Delta H_{r}^{\circ} = \sum (B.E.)_{\text{reactants}} - \sum (B.E.)_{\text{products}}$
Substituting the given values:
$-185 = [B.E._{H-H} + B.E._{Cl-Cl}] - [2 \times B.E._{H-Cl}]$
$-185 = [435 + 244] - 2x$
$-185 = 679 - 2x$
$2x = 679 + 185$
$2x = 864$
$x = 432 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Therefore,the bond enthalpy of the $H-Cl$ bond is $432 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
583
EasyMCQ
The bond enthalpies of $C-C, C=C, H-H$ and $C-H$ bonds are $360, 600, 400$ and $410 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. What is the heat of hydrogenation of ethylene?
A
$-450 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-260 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-180 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-400 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The hydrogenation reaction of ethylene is: $CH_2=CH_2 + H_2 \rightarrow CH_3-CH_3$.
The enthalpy change of the reaction is calculated as: $\Delta H = \sum \text{Bond Enthalpies of Reactants} - \sum \text{Bond Enthalpies of Products}$.
Reactants: $1 \times (C=C) + 4 \times (C-H) + 1 \times (H-H) = 600 + 4(410) + 400 = 600 + 1640 + 400 = 2640 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Products: $1 \times (C-C) + 6 \times (C-H) = 360 + 6(410) = 360 + 2460 = 2820 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
$\Delta H = 2640 - 2820 = -180 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
584
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy of formation of carbon monoxide $(CO).$ Given: $C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}, \Delta H = -393.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}, \Delta H = -282.2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}.$
A
$-111.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$676.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-282.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$300.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) We need to find the enthalpy of formation for the reaction: $C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{(g)} \ (I)$
Given equations:
$C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} ; \Delta H_1 = -393.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \ (II)$
$CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} ; \Delta H_2 = -282.2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \ (III)$
Subtracting equation $(III)$ from equation $(II)$:
$(C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)}) - (CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)}) \rightarrow CO_{2(g)} - CO_{2(g)}$
$C_{(s)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{(g)}$
Therefore,$\Delta H_f = \Delta H_1 - \Delta H_2$
$\Delta H_f = -393.3 - (-282.2) = -111.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
585
EasyMCQ
What is the heat of formation of $HCl_{(g)}$ from the following equation (in $kJ$)?
$H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2HCl_{(g)} \quad \Delta_{r}H = -194 \ kJ$
A
$-388$
B
$-97$
C
$-194$
D
$194$

Solution

(B) The heat of formation $(\Delta_{f}H)$ is defined as the enthalpy change when $1 \ mol$ of a substance is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.
In the given equation: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2HCl_{(g)}$,the enthalpy change for the formation of $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$ is $-194 \ kJ$.
Therefore,for $1 \ mol$ of $HCl_{(g)}$,the heat of formation is $\Delta_{f}H = \frac{-194 \ kJ}{2} = -97 \ kJ$.
586
EasyMCQ
Calculate the heat of formation of $HCl$ gas from the following reaction: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2 HCl_{(g)} ; \Delta H = -194 \ kJ$
A
$-143 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$-92 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-97 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The given reaction is: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2 HCl_{(g)}, \Delta H = -194 \ kJ$
The heat of formation $(\Delta H_f)$ is defined as the enthalpy change when $1 \ mole$ of a substance is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.
For the reaction: $\Delta H_{reaction} = 2 \Delta H_{f(HCl)} - [\Delta H_{f(H_2)} + \Delta H_{f(Cl_2)}]$
Since $H_{2(g)}$ and $Cl_{2(g)}$ are elements in their standard states,their $\Delta H_f = 0$.
$-194 \ kJ = 2 \Delta H_{f(HCl)} - 0 - 0$
$\Delta H_{f(HCl)} = -194 / 2 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} = -97 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
587
EasyMCQ
Calculate the change in enthalpy when $39 \ g$ of acetylene is completely burnt with oxygen,given that the enthalpy of combustion of acetylene is $1300 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. (in $kJ$)
A
$-975$
B
$-650$
C
$-1950$
D
$-1600$

Solution

(C) The combustion reaction for acetylene is: $C_2H_{2(g)} + \frac{5}{2}O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(\ell)}$; $\Delta_{c}H^{\circ} = -1300 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
The molar mass of acetylene $(C_2H_2)$ is $(2 \times 12) + (2 \times 1) = 26 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Since $26 \ g$ of acetylene releases $1300 \ kJ$ of energy upon complete combustion,the enthalpy change for $39 \ g$ is calculated as:
$\Delta H = \left( \frac{-1300 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}}{26 \ g \ mol^{-1}} \right) \times 39 \ g = -50 \times 39 = -1950 \ kJ$.
588
MediumMCQ
Enthalpy of formation of methane is $-75 \ kJ / mol$. What is the enthalpy change for formation of $24 \ g$ of methane (in $kJ$)?
A
$-112.5$
B
$-75$
C
$-150$
D
$-130$

Solution

(A) The molar mass of methane $(CH_4)$ is $12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \ g / mol$.
Number of moles of $CH_4$ in $24 \ g$ is calculated as $n = \frac{24 \ g}{16 \ g / mol} = 1.5 \ mol$.
The enthalpy of formation for $1 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ is given as $-75 \ kJ / mol$.
Therefore,the enthalpy change for the formation of $1.5 \ mol$ of $CH_4$ is $\Delta H = 1.5 \ mol \times (-75 \ kJ / mol) = -112.5 \ kJ$.
589
EasyMCQ
What is the enthalpy of formation of $NH_3$ if the bond enthalpies are $(N \equiv N) = 941 \ kJ/mol$,$(H-H) = 436 \ kJ/mol$,and $(N-H) = 389 \ kJ/mol$?
A
$-84.5 \ kJ/mol$
B
$-21.25 \ kJ/mol$
C
$-42.5 \ kJ/mol$
D
$-63.45 \ kJ/mol$

Solution

(C) The formation reaction for $NH_3$ is: $\frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + \frac{3}{2} H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NH_{3(g)}$
The enthalpy of formation is calculated using bond enthalpies as: $\Delta H_f = \sum BE_{\text{reactants}} - \sum BE_{\text{products}}$
$\Delta H_f = [\frac{1}{2} BE_{(N \equiv N)} + \frac{3}{2} BE_{(H-H)}] - [3 BE_{(N-H)}]$
Substituting the given values:
$\Delta H_f = [\frac{1}{2} \times 941 + \frac{3}{2} \times 436] - [3 \times 389]$
$\Delta H_f = [470.5 + 654] - 1167$
$\Delta H_f = 1124.5 - 1167 = -42.5 \ kJ/mol$
590
MediumMCQ
Formation of $NO_{2(g)}$ from $N_{2(g)}$ and $O_{2(g)}$ is an endothermic process. Which of the following is true for this reaction?
A
$\Delta H = 0$
B
$\Delta H < 0$
C
$\Delta H = \Delta U$
D
$\Delta H > 0$

Solution

(D) The chemical equation for the formation of $NO_{2(g)}$ is: $\frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow NO_{2(g)}$.
In an endothermic process,heat is absorbed from the surroundings during the reaction.
By definition,for an endothermic reaction,the change in enthalpy is positive,i.e.,$\Delta H > 0$.
591
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following equations has $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta H^{\circ}$ the same?
A
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_{2}O_{(l)}$
B
$N_{2(g)} + \frac{3}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow N_{2}O_{3(g)}$
C
$CH_{4(g)} + 2 Cl_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{2}Cl_{2(g)} + 2 HCl_{(g)}$
D
$CO_{(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CO_{2(g)}$

Solution

(A) The standard enthalpy of formation,$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ}$,is defined as the enthalpy change when $1 \text{ mole}$ of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states.
For $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = \Delta H^{\circ}$,the reaction must form exactly $1 \text{ mole}$ of the product from its elements in their standard states.
In option $A$,$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_{2}O_{(l)}$ represents the formation of $1 \text{ mole}$ of liquid water from its elements $H_2$ and $O_2$ in their standard states,thus $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = \Delta H^{\circ}$.
592
EasyMCQ
Which of the following equations is correct for the heat of sublimation?
A
$\Delta_{vap} H = \Delta_{sub} H + \Delta_{fus} H$
B
$\Delta_{sub} H = \Delta_{fus} H - \Delta_{vap} H$
C
$\Delta_{fus} H = \Delta_{sub} H \times \Delta_{vap} H$
D
$\Delta_{sub} H = \Delta_{fus} H + \Delta_{vap} H$

Solution

(D) Sublimation is the process of direct conversion of a solid into a gas.
According to Hess's Law,the enthalpy change for a process is the same whether it occurs in one step or multiple steps.
Solid to gas can be represented as:
$1. \text{Solid} \rightarrow \text{Liquid} \quad (\Delta_{fus} H)$
$2. \text{Liquid} \rightarrow \text{Gas} \quad (\Delta_{vap} H)$
Therefore,the total enthalpy change for sublimation is the sum of the enthalpy of fusion and the enthalpy of vaporization:
$\Delta_{sub} H = \Delta_{fus} H + \Delta_{vap} H$.
593
MediumMCQ
Average bond enthalpy of water is $464.5 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$. If the energy required to break the first $O-H$ bond is $502 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$,how much energy per mol is required to break the second $O-H$ bond?
A
$929 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
B
$251 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
C
$427 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$
D
$678 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$

Solution

(C) Average bond enthalpy is the mean of the bond dissociation enthalpies of all bonds of the same type.
For water $(H_2O)$,the average bond enthalpy is given by $\Delta H_{avg} = \frac{\Delta H_1 + \Delta H_2}{2}$.
Given $\Delta H_{avg} = 464.5 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$ and $\Delta H_1 = 502 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $464.5 = \frac{502 + \Delta H_2}{2}$.
$929 = 502 + \Delta H_2$.
$\Delta H_2 = 929 - 502 = 427 \text{ kJ mol}^{-1}$.
594
EasyMCQ
Energy required to dissociate $16 \ g$ of $O_{2(g)}$ into free atoms is $x \ kJ$. The value of bond enthalpy of $O=O$ bond is
A
$2x \ kJ$
B
$\frac{x}{2} \ kJ$
C
$4x \ kJ$
D
$16x \ kJ$

Solution

(A) The molar mass of $O_2$ is $32 \ g/mol$.
Given mass of $O_2$ is $16 \ g$.
Number of moles of $O_2 = \frac{16 \ g}{32 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Energy required to dissociate $0.5 \ mol$ of $O_2$ is $x \ kJ$.
Bond enthalpy is defined as the energy required to dissociate $1 \ mol$ of bonds.
Energy required for $1 \ mol$ of $O_2 = \frac{x \ kJ}{0.5 \ mol} = 2x \ kJ/mol$.
Therefore,the bond enthalpy of $O=O$ bond is $2x \ kJ$.
595
MediumMCQ
What is the quantity of heat evolved when $6 \ g$ of carbon combines with sulphur to form $CS_2$ according to the reaction $C + 2S \rightarrow CS_2 \quad \Delta H = 92 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (in $kJ$)?
A
$22$
B
$32$
C
$46$
D
$11$

Solution

(C) The balanced chemical equation is $C(s) + 2S(s) \rightarrow CS_2(l) \quad \Delta H = 92 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
This reaction is endothermic,meaning $92 \ kJ$ of heat is absorbed for every $1 \ mol$ $(12 \ g)$ of carbon reacted.
To find the heat for $6 \ g$ of carbon:
Heat $= (92 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} / 12 \ g \ mol^{-1}) \times 6 \ g = 46 \ kJ$.
596
MediumMCQ
What is the value of $\Delta H^{\circ}$ for the formation of ethanol from ethene gas and liquid water from the following data (in $kJ$)?
$(i)$ $C_2H_5OH_{(l)} + 3O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 3H_2O_{(l)}$ $\Delta H^{\circ} = -1368 \ kJ$
$(ii)$ $C_2H_{4_{(g)}} + 3O_{2_{(g)}} \longrightarrow 2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 2H_2O_{(l)}$ $\Delta H^{\circ} = -1410 \ kJ$
A
$-1326.0$
B
$-4188.0$
C
$-42.0$
D
$-2778.0$

Solution

(C) The target reaction is the hydration of ethene: $C_2H_{4_{(g)}} + H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow C_2H_5OH_{(l)}$.
We can obtain this by subtracting equation $(i)$ from equation $(ii)$:
$(ii) - (i): (C_2H_{4_{(g)}} + 3O_{2_{(g)}}) - (C_2H_5OH_{(l)} + 3O_{2_{(g)}})$ $\longrightarrow (2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 2H_2O_{(l)}) - (2CO_{2_{(g)}} + 3H_2O_{(l)})$
This simplifies to: $C_2H_{4_{(g)}} - C_2H_5OH_{(l)} \longrightarrow -H_2O_{(l)}$,which rearranges to $C_2H_{4_{(g)}} + H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow C_2H_5OH_{(l)}$.
The enthalpy change is $\Delta H^{\circ} = \Delta H^{\circ}_{(ii)} - \Delta H^{\circ}_{(i)} = -1410 \ kJ - (-1368 \ kJ) = -42 \ kJ$.
597
EasyMCQ
If $38.55 \ kJ$ of heat is absorbed when $6.0 \ g$ of $O_2$ reacts with $ClF$ according to the reaction $2ClF_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow Cl_2O_{(g)} + OF_{2(g)}$. What is the standard enthalpy of reaction (in $kJ$)?
A
$72.28$
B
$205.6$
C
$102.8$
D
$49.80$

Solution

(B) The balanced chemical equation is: $2ClF_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow Cl_2O_{(g)} + OF_{2(g)}$.
Given that $6.0 \ g$ of $O_2$ corresponds to $n = \frac{6.0 \ g}{32.0 \ g/mol} = 0.1875 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
The heat absorbed for $0.1875 \ mol$ of $O_2$ is $\Delta H = +38.55 \ kJ$.
The standard enthalpy of reaction $(\Delta H^0)$ is defined for the reaction as written,which involves $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$.
Therefore,$\Delta H^0 = \frac{38.55 \ kJ}{0.1875 \ mol} = 205.6 \ kJ/mol$.
598
MediumMCQ
Standard enthalpy of formation of water is $-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. When $1800 \ mg$ of water is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states,the amount of energy liberated is: (in $kJ$)
A
$2.86$
B
$5.72$
C
$57.2$
D
$28.6$

Solution

(D) The thermochemical equation for the formation of water is:
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_{2}O_{(\ell)} \quad \Delta H_{f}^{0} = -286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
This means $1 \ mol$ of $H_{2}O$ $(18 \ g)$ releases $286 \ kJ$ of energy.
Given mass of water $= 1800 \ mg = 1.8 \ g$.
Number of moles of $H_{2}O = \frac{1.8 \ g}{18 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.1 \ mol$.
Energy liberated $= 0.1 \ mol \times 286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} = 28.6 \ kJ$.
599
MediumMCQ
From the given reaction,$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2NH_{3(g)} \quad \Delta H = -92.6 \ kJ$,the enthalpy of formation of $NH_3$ is (in $kJ$):
A
$-92.6$
B
$-138.9$
C
$-185.2$
D
$-46.3$
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DifficultMCQ
What is the standard $N \equiv N$ bond enthalpy from the following reaction? $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2NH_{3(g)} \quad \Delta H^{\circ} = -83 \ kJ$
Given: $(\Delta H^{\circ}_{(H-H)} = 435 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}, \Delta H^{\circ}_{(N-H)} = 389 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1})$
A
$435 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}$
B
$2334 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}$
C
$946 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}$
D
$1305 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The enthalpy change of a reaction is given by the sum of bond enthalpies of reactants minus the sum of bond enthalpies of products:
$\Delta H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta H^{\circ}_{(\text{reactants})} - \sum \Delta H^{\circ}_{(\text{products})}$
For the reaction $N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow 2NH_{3(g)}$:
$\Delta H^{\circ} = [\Delta H^{\circ}_{(N \equiv N)} + 3 \Delta H^{\circ}_{(H-H)}] - [6 \Delta H^{\circ}_{(N-H)}]$
Substituting the given values:
$-83 = \Delta H^{\circ}_{(N \equiv N)} + 3(435) - 6(389)$
$-83 = \Delta H^{\circ}_{(N \equiv N)} + 1305 - 2334$
$-83 = \Delta H^{\circ}_{(N \equiv N)} - 1029$
$\Delta H^{\circ}_{(N \equiv N)} = 1029 - 83 = 946 \ kJ \text{ mol}^{-1}$

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