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MediumMCQ
For the reaction $OF_{2(g)} \to O_{(g)} + 2F_{(g)}$,$\Delta_{rxn}H$ is $368 \ kJ$. What is the average $O-F$ bond energy in $kJ/mol$?
A
$184$
B
$368$
C
$536$
D
$736$

Solution

(A) The reaction is $OF_{2(g)} \to O_{(g)} + 2F_{(g)}$.
In this reaction,two $O-F$ bonds are broken.
The enthalpy of reaction $(\Delta_{rxn}H)$ is equal to the sum of the bond dissociation energies of the bonds broken.
$\Delta_{rxn}H = 2 \times \text{Bond Energy}(O-F)$.
Given $\Delta_{rxn}H = 368 \ kJ$.
Therefore,$368 = 2 \times \text{Bond Energy}(O-F)$.
Average $O-F$ bond energy $= \frac{368}{2} = 184 \ kJ/mol$.
402
MediumMCQ
The enthalpy of neutralization of $NaOH$ by $HCl$ is $-55.84 \, kJ/mol$ and that of $NH_4OH$ by $HCl$ is $-51.34 \, kJ/mol$. The enthalpy of ionization of $NH_4OH$ is ..... $kJ/mol$.
A
$-107.18$
B
$107.18$
C
$4.5$
D
$-4.5$

Solution

(C) The enthalpy of neutralization of a strong acid with a strong base is always $-57.1 \, kJ/mol$ (or $-55.84 \, kJ/mol$ as given).
For a weak base like $NH_4OH$,some energy is consumed in the ionization of the weak base.
The enthalpy of neutralization of a weak base is given by:
$\Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(NH_4OH) = \Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(\text{strong acid-strong base}) + \Delta H_{\text{ionization}}(NH_4OH)$
Given:
$\Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(NaOH) = -55.84 \, kJ/mol$
$\Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(NH_4OH) = -51.34 \, kJ/mol$
Therefore,
$\Delta H_{\text{ionization}}(NH_4OH) = \Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(NH_4OH) - \Delta H_{\text{neutralization}}(NaOH)$
$\Delta H_{\text{ionization}}(NH_4OH) = -51.34 - (-55.84) = 4.5 \, kJ/mol$
Thus,the enthalpy of ionization of $NH_4OH$ is $4.5 \, kJ/mol$.
403
MediumMCQ
The enthalpies of formation of $N_2O$ and $NO$ are $28$ and $90 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy of the reaction,$2N_2O_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 4NO_{(g)}$ is equal to.....$kJ$
A
$8$
B
$88$
C
$-16$
D
$304$

Solution

(D) The enthalpy of reaction $\Delta_r H$ is calculated using the formula: $\Delta_r H = \sum \Delta_f H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta_f H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$.
For the reaction $2N_2O_{(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 4NO_{(g)}$,the enthalpy change is:
$\Delta_r H = [4 \times \Delta_f H(NO)] - [2 \times \Delta_f H(N_2O) + 1 \times \Delta_f H(O_2)]$.
Given $\Delta_f H(N_2O) = 28 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$\Delta_f H(NO) = 90 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,and $\Delta_f H(O_2) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state).
$\Delta_r H = [4 \times 90] - [2 \times 28 + 0]$
$\Delta_r H = 360 - 56 = 304 \ kJ$.
404
EasyMCQ
Standard molar enthalpy of formation of $CO_2$ is equal to
A
zero
B
the standard molar enthalpy of combustion of carbon (diamond)
C
the sum of standard molar enthalpies of formation of $CO$ and $O_2$
D
the standard molar enthalpy of combustion of carbon (graphite)

Solution

(D) The standard molar enthalpy of formation of $CO_2$ corresponds to the reaction:
$C_{(graphite)} + O_{2_{(g)}} \rightarrow CO_{2_{(g)}}$
By definition,the enthalpy change for the combustion of one mole of a substance in its standard state is its standard molar enthalpy of combustion.
Since $C_{(graphite)}$ is the standard state of carbon,the enthalpy change for this reaction is equal to the standard molar enthalpy of combustion of carbon (graphite).
405
MediumMCQ
If the enthalpy of formation and enthalpy of solution of $HCl(g)$ are $-92.3 \ kJ/mol$ and $-75.14 \ kJ/mol$ respectively,then find the enthalpy of formation of $Cl^{-}(aq)$. [Assume $\Delta H_{f}(H^{+}) = 0 \ kJ/mol$]
A
$-17.16$
B
$-167.44$
C
$17.16$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) The enthalpy of formation of $HCl(g)$ is given by the reaction: $\frac{1}{2} H_{2}(g) + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2}(g) \to HCl(g)$,where $\Delta H_{f} = -92.3 \ kJ/mol$.
The enthalpy of solution is: $HCl(g) + aq \to H^{+}(aq) + Cl^{-}(aq)$,where $\Delta H_{sol} = -75.14 \ kJ/mol$.
Adding these two equations gives the formation reaction of the ions: $\frac{1}{2} H_{2}(g) + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2}(g) + aq \to H^{+}(aq) + Cl^{-}(aq)$.
The total enthalpy change is $\Delta H_{f}(H^{+}) + \Delta H_{f}(Cl^{-}) = -92.3 + (-75.14) = -167.44 \ kJ/mol$.
Since $\Delta H_{f}(H^{+}) = 0 \ kJ/mol$,we have $\Delta H_{f}(Cl^{-}) = -167.44 \ kJ/mol$.
406
DifficultMCQ
The enthalpy changes at $298 \ K$ in successive breaking of $O-H$ bonds of $H_2O$ are:
$H_2O_{(g)} \to H_{(g)} + OH_{(g)}, \Delta H = 498 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$OH_{(g)} \to H_{(g)} + O_{(g)}, \Delta H = 428 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
The bond enthalpy of the $O-H$ bond is ..... $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$498$
B
$463$
C
$428$
D
$70$

Solution

(B) The bond enthalpy of a specific bond in a polyatomic molecule is defined as the average of the bond dissociation enthalpies of that bond in the molecule.
Given the dissociation enthalpy of the first $O-H$ bond: $\Delta H_1 = 498 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Given the dissociation enthalpy of the second $O-H$ bond: $\Delta H_2 = 428 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the average bond enthalpy of the $O-H$ bond is calculated as:
$\text{Bond Enthalpy} = \frac{\Delta H_1 + \Delta H_2}{2} = \frac{498 + 428}{2} = \frac{926}{2} = 463 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
407
EasyMCQ
Which of the following has a standard enthalpy of formation equal to zero?
A
$Hg\,(l)$
B
$Xe\,(g)$
C
$Br_2\,(l)$
D
$S_{\text{monoclinic}}$

Solution

(D) The standard enthalpy of formation $(\Delta_fH^\circ)$ of an element in its most stable state at $298 \ K$ and $1 \ \text{bar}$ pressure is defined as zero.
$Hg\,(l)$ is the most stable state of mercury at standard conditions.
$Xe\,(g)$ is the most stable state of xenon at standard conditions.
$Br_2\,(l)$ is the most stable state of bromine at standard conditions.
$S_{\text{monoclinic}}$ is an allotrope of sulfur,but it is not the most stable form at $298 \ K$; the most stable form is $S_{\text{rhombic}}$.
Since the question asks for which has a standard enthalpy of formation equal to zero,all options $A$,$B$,and $C$ are technically correct as they represent elements in their standard states. However,in many textbook contexts,this question is often presented as a multiple-choice question where one might be expected to identify the exception. Given the options,$S_{\text{monoclinic}}$ is the only one that is definitely $NOT$ zero.
408
MediumMCQ
From the following thermochemical equations,find out the heat of ionisation $Z$ for a weak acid $HA$:
$HA \to A^{-} + H^{+} , \Delta H = Z$
$H^{+} + OH^{-} \to H_2O , \Delta H = X$
$HA + OH^{-} \to A^{-} + H_2O , \Delta H = Y$
A
$X + Y$
B
$-(X + Y)$
C
$Y - X$
D
$X - Y$

Solution

(C) We are given the following thermochemical equations:
$(1) HA \to A^{-} + H^{+} , \Delta H = Z$
$(2) H^{+} + OH^{-} \to H_2O , \Delta H = X$
$(3) HA + OH^{-} \to A^{-} + H_2O , \Delta H = Y$
According to Hess's Law,we can obtain equation $(3)$ by adding equation $(1)$ and equation $(2)$:
$(HA \to A^{-} + H^{+}) + (H^{+} + OH^{-} \to H_2O) \to HA + OH^{-} \to A^{-} + H_2O$
Therefore,the enthalpy change for equation $(3)$ is the sum of the enthalpy changes of equations $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$Y = Z + X$
Rearranging to solve for $Z$:
$Z = Y - X$
409
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction
$H_2 + F_2 \longrightarrow 2HF$
given that
Bond energy of $H-H$ bond $= 434 \ kJ/mol$
Bond energy of $F-F$ bond $= 158 \ kJ/mol$
Bond energy of $H-F$ bond $= 565 \ kJ/mol$
Result in $kJ$.
A
$538$
B
$-538$
C
$27$
D
$-27$

Solution

(B) The enthalpy change of a reaction is given by the difference between the sum of bond energies of reactants and the sum of bond energies of products:
$\Delta H = \sum (\text{Bond Energy})_{Reactants} - \sum (\text{Bond Energy})_{Products}$
For the reaction $H_2 + F_2 \longrightarrow 2HF$:
$\Delta H = [BE(H-H) + BE(F-F)] - [2 \times BE(H-F)]$
Substituting the given values:
$\Delta H = [434 + 158] - [2 \times 565]$
$\Delta H = 592 - 1130$
$\Delta H = -538 \ kJ/mol$
410
MediumMCQ
For which of the following reactions will the value of $\Delta H$ be positive?
A
$N_{2(g)} + 3H_{2(g)} \to 2NH_{3(g)}$
B
$N_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2NO_{(g)}$
C
$CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)}$
D
$H_{2(g)} + 1/2O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)}$

Solution

(B) reaction with a positive $\Delta H$ is an endothermic reaction.
$1$. The formation of ammonia $(N_2 + 3H_2 \to 2NH_3)$ is an exothermic process $(\Delta H < 0)$.
$2$. The formation of nitric oxide $(N_2 + O_2 \to 2NO)$ requires high temperatures to proceed,as it is an endothermic reaction $(\Delta H > 0)$.
$3$. The combustion of methane $(CH_4 + 2O_2 \to CO_2 + 2H_2O)$ is a highly exothermic process $(\Delta H < 0)$.
$4$. The formation of water $(H_2 + 1/2O_2 \to H_2O)$ is an exothermic process $(\Delta H < 0)$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
411
MediumMCQ
If the enthalpies of formation of $Al_2O_3$ and $Cr_2O_3$ are $-1596 \, kJ/mol$ and $-1134 \, kJ/mol$ respectively,then calculate $\Delta H$ for the following reaction in $kJ$:
$2Al + Cr_2O_3 \to Al_2O_3 + 2Cr$
A
$-1365$
B
$2530$
C
$-2629$
D
$-462$

Solution

(D) The given reaction is: $2Al + Cr_2O_3 \to Al_2O_3 + 2Cr$
The enthalpy change of the reaction is calculated as: $\Delta_r H^{\circ} = \Sigma \Delta_f H^{\circ}(\text{products}) - \Sigma \Delta_f H^{\circ}(\text{reactants})$
$\Delta_r H^{\circ} = [\Delta_f H^{\circ}(Al_2O_3) + 2 \times \Delta_f H^{\circ}(Cr)] - [2 \times \Delta_f H^{\circ}(Al) + \Delta_f H^{\circ}(Cr_2O_3)]$
Since $Al$ and $Cr$ are in their standard elemental states,their enthalpy of formation is $0$.
$\Delta_r H^{\circ} = [-1596 + 2(0)] - [2(0) + (-1134)]$
$\Delta_r H^{\circ} = -1596 + 1134 = -462 \, kJ$
412
MediumMCQ
If the standard enthalpies of formation of hydrazine and water are $+50.6 \, kJ/mol$ and $-285.9 \, kJ/mol$ respectively,calculate the $\Delta H$ for the following reaction: $N_2H_{4(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to N_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)}$ in $kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
A
$-622.4$
B
$622.4$
C
$-414$
D
$-109$
413
MediumMCQ
How much heat in $kJ$ is produced by the combustion of $15.5 \, g$ of propane? ${C_3H_8} + 5{O_2} \to 3{CO_2} + 4{H_2O}; \Delta{H^o} = -2219 \, kJ/mol$
A
$781.7$
B
$4681$
C
$346.2$
D
$2945$

Solution

(A) The molar mass of propane $(C_3H_8)$ is $(3 \times 12.01) + (8 \times 1.008) = 44.11 \, g/mol$,which we approximate to $44 \, g/mol$.
The balanced chemical equation is: ${C_3H_8} + 5{O_2} \to 3{CO_2} + 4{H_2O}; \Delta{H^o} = -2219 \, kJ/mol$.
This means the combustion of $1 \, mol$ $(44 \, g)$ of propane releases $2219 \, kJ$ of heat.
For $15.5 \, g$ of propane,the heat released is calculated as:
$\text{Heat} = \frac{15.5 \, g}{44 \, g/mol} \times 2219 \, kJ/mol = 0.35227 \, mol \times 2219 \, kJ/mol \approx 781.7 \, kJ$.
414
DifficultMCQ
The reaction of methanol $(\Delta H_f^o = -238.7 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$ with $2$-methylpropene produces methyl tert-butyl ether $(\Delta H_f^o = -313.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1})$. Given the reaction: $(CH_3)_2C = CH_2 + CH_3OH \rightarrow (CH_3)_3C - OCH_3; \Delta H^o = -57.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,calculate the $\Delta H_f^o$ for $2$-methylpropene.
A
$-17.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$23.4 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$8.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-20.68 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The enthalpy change of the reaction is given by: $\Delta H^o = \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{reactants})$
Substituting the given values:
$-57.8 = \Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_3C-OCH_3) - [\Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_2C=CH_2) + \Delta H_f^o(CH_3OH)]$
$-57.8 = -313.6 - [\Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_2C=CH_2) + (-238.7)]$
$-57.8 = -313.6 - \Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_2C=CH_2) + 238.7$
$\Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_2C=CH_2) = -313.6 + 238.7 + 57.8$
$\Delta H_f^o((CH_3)_2C=CH_2) = -17.1 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
415
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy change in $kJ$ for the reaction: $2C_{(graphite)} + 2H_{2(g)} \to C_2H_{4(g)}$
$C_{(graphite)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} \quad \Delta H = -393.5 \ kJ$
$C_2H_{4(g)} + 3O_{2(g)} \to 2CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H = -1410.9 \ kJ$
$H_{2(g)} + 1/2O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H = -285.8 \ kJ$
A
$-52.3$
B
$52.3$
C
$-571.9$
D
$787$

Solution

(B) Given reactions:
$(i) \ C_{(graphite)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} \quad \Delta H_1 = -393.5 \ kJ$
$(ii) \ C_2H_{4(g)} + 3O_{2(g)} \to 2CO_{2(g)} + 2H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H_2 = -1410.9 \ kJ$
$(iii) \ H_{2(g)} + 1/2O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H_3 = -285.8 \ kJ$
Target reaction: $2C_{(graphite)} + 2H_{2(g)} \to C_2H_{4(g)}$
To obtain the target reaction,perform: $2 \times (i) + 2 \times (iii) - (ii)$
$\Delta H = 2 \times (-393.5) + 2 \times (-285.8) - (-1410.9)$
$\Delta H = -787.0 - 571.6 + 1410.9$
$\Delta H = -1358.6 + 1410.9 = 52.3 \ kJ$
416
MediumMCQ
If the heats of combustion of $C$,$S$,and $CS_2$ are $x$,$y$,and $z \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ respectively,what will be the heat of formation of $CS_2$?
A
$x + 2y - z$
B
$x - 2y + z$
C
$2y - x + z$
D
$x + y + z$

Solution

(A) The combustion reactions are:
$(i) \ C(s) + O_2(g) \longrightarrow CO_2(g) \quad \Delta H = x \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(ii) \ S(s) + O_2(g) \longrightarrow SO_2(g) \quad \Delta H = y \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iii) \ CS_2(l) + 3O_2(g) \longrightarrow CO_2(g) + 2SO_2(g) \quad \Delta H = z \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
We need the heat of formation of $CS_2$:
$(iv) \ C(s) + 2S(s) \longrightarrow CS_2(l) \quad \Delta H_f = ?$
To obtain equation $(iv)$,perform: $(i) + 2 \times (ii) - (iii)$
$\Delta H_f = x + 2y - z \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
417
DifficultMCQ
If the enthalpy of formation of $N_2O$ is $82 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,calculate the resonance energy of $N_2O$ in $kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
$N \equiv N \, (946 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}); \, N = N \, (418 \, kJ \, mol^{-1})$
$O = O \, (498 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}); \, N = O \, (607 \, kJ \, mol^{-1})$
A
$-88$
B
$+170$
C
$+82$
D
$+99$

Solution

(A) The enthalpy of formation of $N_2O$ (experimental) is $\Delta_f H = 82 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
The reaction is: $N_2 + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \longrightarrow N_2O$.
Using bond energies: $(N \equiv N) + \frac{1}{2}(O = O) \longrightarrow (N = N) + (N = O)$.
$\Delta_f H^{\circ} = \Sigma B.E._{\text{reactants}} - \Sigma B.E._{\text{products}}$.
$\Delta_f H^{\circ} = [946 + \frac{1}{2}(498)] - [418 + 607] = [946 + 249] - [1025] = 1195 - 1025 = 170 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
Resonance energy = $\Delta_f H_{\text{experimental}} - \Delta_f H_{\text{calculated}}$.
Resonance energy = $82 - 170 = -88 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
418
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy of formation of nitric oxide $(NO)$ in $kJ \, mol^{-1}$ from the following data:
$NO_{(g)} + CO_{(g)} \rightarrow \frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)}; \Delta H^o = -372.2 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$\Delta H_f^o (CO) = -110.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$\Delta H_f^o (CO_2) = -393.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
A
$45$
B
$89.2$
C
$-38.3$
D
$234.6$

Solution

(B) The reaction is: $NO_{(g)} + CO_{(g)} \rightarrow \frac{1}{2} N_{2(g)} + CO_{2(g)}$
The enthalpy of reaction is given by: $\Delta H^o = [\sum \Delta H_f^o (\text{products})] - [\sum \Delta H_f^o (\text{reactants})]$
$\Delta H^o = [\frac{1}{2} \Delta H_f^o (N_2) + \Delta H_f^o (CO_2)] - [\Delta H_f^o (NO) + \Delta H_f^o (CO)]$
Since $\Delta H_f^o (N_2) = 0$ (standard state of an element),we have:
$-372.2 = [0 + (-393.5)] - [\Delta H_f^o (NO) + (-110.5)]$
$-372.2 = -393.5 - \Delta H_f^o (NO) + 110.5$
$-372.2 = -283.0 - \Delta H_f^o (NO)$
$\Delta H_f^o (NO) = -283.0 + 372.2 = 89.2 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
419
MediumMCQ
The heat of combustion of methane is $-809 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$. What is the calorific value of methane in $kJ \, g^{-1}$?
A
$50.6$
B
$809$
C
$16$
D
$124$

Solution

(A) The calorific value is calculated by dividing the heat of combustion by the molar mass of the substance.
$Molar \, mass \, of \, CH_4 = 12 + (4 \times 1) = 16 \, g \, mol^{-1}$.
$\text{Calorific value} = \frac{\text{Heat of combustion}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{809 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}}{16 \, g \, mol^{-1}} = 50.6 \, kJ \, g^{-1}$.
420
MediumMCQ
The enthalpy of neutralization of $NH_4OH$ with $HCl$ is $-51.40 \, kJ/equiv$. The enthalpy of dissociation of $NH_4OH$ is ..... $kJ$.
A
$-5.9$
B
$5.9$
C
$12.13$
D
$2.9$

Solution

(B) The enthalpy of neutralization of a strong acid with a strong base is $-57.3 \, kJ/equiv$.
For a weak base like $NH_4OH$, the enthalpy of neutralization is given by: $\Delta H_{neut} = \Delta H_{ionization} + \Delta H_{neutralization(strong)}$.
Given $\Delta H_{neut} = -51.40 \, kJ/equiv$ and $\Delta H_{neutralization(strong)} = -57.3 \, kJ/equiv$.
Therefore, $\Delta H_{ionization} = \Delta H_{neut} - \Delta H_{neutralization(strong)}$.
$\Delta H_{ionization} = -51.40 - (-57.3) = 5.9 \, kJ$.
421
DifficultMCQ
From the following data,the heat of transition for the conversion of rhombic sulfur $(S_R)$ to monoclinic sulfur $(S_M)$ in $kJ$ is:
$S_R + O_{2(g)} \to SO_{2(g)}; \Delta H = -296.90 \ kJ$
$S_M + O_{2(g)} \to SO_{2(g)}; \Delta H = -299.40 \ kJ$
A
$1.9$
B
$2.5$
C
$4.17$
D
$1.86$

Solution

(B) The given reactions are:
$(i) S_R + O_{2(g)} \to SO_{2(g)}; \Delta H_1 = -296.90 \ kJ$
$(ii) S_M + O_{2(g)} \to SO_{2(g)}; \Delta H_2 = -299.40 \ kJ$
We need to find the enthalpy change for the transition: $S_R \to S_M$.
Subtracting equation $(ii)$ from equation $(i)$:
$(S_R + O_{2(g)}) - (S_M + O_{2(g)}) \to SO_{2(g)} - SO_{2(g)}$
$S_R - S_M \to 0$
$S_R \to S_M$
Therefore,$\Delta H_{transition} = \Delta H_1 - \Delta H_2 = -296.90 - (-299.40) = 2.5 \ kJ$.
422
MediumMCQ
The atomization enthalpies of $NH_{3(g)}$ and $N_2H_{4(g)}$ are $+150 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $+310 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The $\Delta H(N-N)$ bond enthalpy in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$ is:
A
$86$
B
$236$
C
$110$
D
$55$

Solution

(C) For $NH_3$: $NH_{3(g)} \rightarrow N_{(g)} + 3H_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 150 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Since there are $3$ $N-H$ bonds,the bond enthalpy of $N-H$ is $\frac{150}{3} = 50 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
For $N_2H_4$: $N_2H_{4(g)} \rightarrow 2N_{(g)} + 4H_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 310 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
The atomization enthalpy is the sum of bond enthalpies: $\Delta H_{atom} = 1 \times \Delta H(N-N) + 4 \times \Delta H(N-H)$.
Substituting the values: $310 = \Delta H(N-N) + 4(50)$.
$310 = \Delta H(N-N) + 200$.
$\Delta H(N-N) = 310 - 200 = 110 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
423
MediumMCQ
If the enthalpy of combustion of carbon is $-393 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,calculate the heat produced by the combustion of $1 \, g$ of carbon in $kJ$.
A
$-32.75$
B
$46.8$
C
$32.75$
D
$86.8$

Solution

(C) The enthalpy of combustion of carbon is given as $\Delta_{c}H = -393 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
This means that the combustion of $1 \, mol$ $(12 \, g)$ of carbon releases $393 \, kJ$ of heat.
Therefore,the heat produced by the combustion of $1 \, g$ of carbon is calculated as:
$\text{Heat} = \frac{393 \, kJ}{12 \, g} = 32.75 \, kJ \, g^{-1}$.
Thus,the heat produced by $1 \, g$ of carbon is $32.75 \, kJ$.
424
DifficultMCQ
In the following reaction,how much enthalpy change in $kJ$ is associated with the formation of $5.67 \ mol$ of $HCl$ gas? $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \to 2HCl_{(g)} \; ; \Delta H = -184.6 \ kJ$
A
$+ 523$
B
$- 523$
C
$- 184.6$
D
$+ 92.3$

Solution

(B) The given thermochemical equation is: $H_{2(g)} + Cl_{2(g)} \to 2HCl_{(g)} \; ; \Delta H = -184.6 \ kJ$.
From the stoichiometry of the reaction,the formation of $2 \ mol$ of $HCl$ releases $184.6 \ kJ$ of heat.
Therefore,the enthalpy change for the formation of $1 \ mol$ of $HCl$ is $\Delta H = \frac{-184.6 \ kJ}{2} = -92.3 \ kJ/mol$.
For the formation of $5.67 \ mol$ of $HCl$,the enthalpy change is:
$\Delta H_{total} = 5.67 \ mol \times (-92.3 \ kJ/mol) \approx -523.34 \ kJ$.
Rounding to the nearest integer,the value is $-523 \ kJ$.
425
DifficultMCQ
Given that $Fe + 1/2 O_2 \to FeO + x \, kcal$ and $2FeO + 1/2 O_2 \to Fe_2O_3 + y \, kcal$,the heat of formation of $Fe_2O_3$ from $Fe$ and oxygen will be ...
A
$x + y$
B
$x - y$
C
$2x + y$
D
$x + 2y$

Solution

(C) The target reaction is the formation of $Fe_2O_3$ from its elements: $2Fe + 3/2 O_2 \to Fe_2O_3$.
Given equations:
$(i) \ Fe + 1/2 O_2 \to FeO, \Delta H_1 = -x \, kcal$
$(ii) \ 2FeO + 1/2 O_2 \to Fe_2O_3, \Delta H_2 = -y \, kcal$
To obtain the target reaction,multiply equation $(i)$ by $2$ and add it to equation $(ii)$:
$2 \times (Fe + 1/2 O_2 \to FeO) \implies 2Fe + O_2 \to 2FeO, \Delta H = -2x \, kcal$
Adding this to $(ii)$:
$(2Fe + O_2) + (2FeO + 1/2 O_2) \to 2FeO + Fe_2O_3$
$2Fe + 3/2 O_2 \to Fe_2O_3, \Delta H = -2x + (-y) = -(2x + y) \, kcal$
Thus,the heat of formation is $2x + y \, kcal$.
426
DifficultMCQ
The value of ${\Delta _f}{H^o}$ for $HgO$ is $-90.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$. The amount of $Hg$ produced thermally from $HgO$ by $1600 \, kJ$ of heat is ......... (in $, kg$)
A
$3.536$
B
$2.20$
C
$4.285$
D
$1.63$

Solution

(A) The decomposition reaction of $HgO$ is:
$HgO \longrightarrow Hg + \frac{1}{2} O_2$
Since the formation enthalpy is $\Delta _f H^o = -90.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,the enthalpy of decomposition is $\Delta H = +90.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
This means $90.5 \, kJ$ of heat is required to produce $1 \, mol$ of $Hg$.
The molar mass of $Hg$ is $200.59 \, g \, mol^{-1}$ (approximated as $200 \, g \, mol^{-1}$ for calculation).
So,$90.5 \, kJ$ of heat produces $200 \, g$ of $Hg$.
For $1600 \, kJ$ of heat,the amount of $Hg$ produced is:
$\text{Mass of } Hg = \frac{1600 \, kJ \times 200 \, g}{90.5 \, kJ} = 3535.9 \, g \approx 3.536 \, kg$.
427
DifficultMCQ
The heat released when $0.8 \, g$ of carbon is converted to carbon dioxide is $x \, cal$. The heat released when $0.8 \, g$ of carbon is converted to carbon monoxide is $y \, cal$. If $x > y$,then the heat released when $1.86 \, g$ of carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide will be:
A
$x - y$
B
$15y - 15x$
C
$20x - 20y$
D
$y - x$

Solution

(A) $i) \, C + O_2 \longrightarrow CO_2$
Heat for $12 \, g$ ($1$ mole) of $C = \frac{x}{0.8} \times 12 = 15x \, cal$.
$ii) \, C + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \longrightarrow CO$
Heat for $12 \, g$ ($1$ mole) of $C = \frac{y}{0.8} \times 12 = 15y \, cal$.
Subtracting $(ii)$ from $(i)$:
$CO + \frac{1}{2} O_2 \longrightarrow CO_2$
Heat of reaction for $1 \, mole$ $(28 \, g)$ of $CO = (15x - 15y) \, cal$.
Heat released for $1.86 \, g$ of $CO = \frac{15(x - y)}{28} \times 1.86 \approx 0.996(x - y) \approx (x - y) \, cal$.
428
MediumMCQ
Given that $H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(g)}; \Delta H_1$ and $H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)}; \Delta H_2$,which of the following is correct?
A
$\Delta H_1 < \Delta H_2$
B
$\Delta H_1 + \Delta H_2 = 0$
C
$\Delta H_1 > \Delta H_2$
D
$\Delta H_1 = \Delta H_2$

Solution

(C) The reaction for the formation of water vapor is: $H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(g)}; \Delta H_1$
The reaction for the formation of liquid water is: $H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)}; \Delta H_2$
Subtracting the second equation from the first gives: $H_2O_{(l)} \to H_2O_{(g)}; \Delta H = \Delta H_1 - \Delta H_2$
Since the conversion of liquid water to water vapor (vaporization) is an endothermic process,$\Delta H > 0$.
Therefore,$\Delta H_1 - \Delta H_2 > 0$,which implies $\Delta H_1 > \Delta H_2$.
429
MediumMCQ
Calculate the enthalpy of formation of ethylene in $kJ\,mol^{-1}$ from the following data:
$C_{(graphite)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} ; \Delta H = -393.5\,kJ$
$H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)} ; \Delta H = -286.2\,kJ$
$C_2H_{4(g)} + 3 O_{2(g)} \to 2 CO_{2(g)} + 2 H_2O_{(l)} ; \Delta H = -1410.8\,kJ$
A
$54.1$
B
$44.8$
C
$51.4$
D
$48.4$

Solution

(C) The formation reaction of ethylene is: $2C_{(graphite)} + 2H_{2(g)} \to C_2H_{4(g)} \quad \Delta H_f = ?$
Given equations:
$(i) C_{(graphite)} + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)} \quad \Delta H_1 = -393.5\,kJ$
$(ii) H_{2(g)} + 1/2 O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H_2 = -286.2\,kJ$
$(iii) C_2H_{4(g)} + 3 O_{2(g)} \to 2 CO_{2(g)} + 2 H_2O_{(l)} \quad \Delta H_3 = -1410.8\,kJ$
To obtain the formation reaction,perform: $2 \times (i) + 2 \times (ii) - (iii)$
$\Delta H_f = 2(\Delta H_1) + 2(\Delta H_2) - (\Delta H_3)$
$\Delta H_f = 2(-393.5) + 2(-286.2) - (-1410.8)$
$\Delta H_f = -787.0 - 572.4 + 1410.8$
$\Delta H_f = -1359.4 + 1410.8 = +51.4\,kJ\,mol^{-1}$
430
MediumMCQ
The bond energies of $H-H$ and $Cl-Cl$ are $430 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ and $240 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ respectively. If the value of ${\Delta _f}H$ for $HCl$ is $-90 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,then the $H-Cl$ bond energy is ..... $kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
A
$180$
B
$360$
C
$213$
D
$425$

Solution

(D) The chemical equation for the formation of $HCl$ is: $\frac{1}{2} H_2(g) + \frac{1}{2} Cl_2(g) \longrightarrow HCl(g)$
The enthalpy of formation is given by: ${\Delta _f}H = \sum \text{Bond Energy of Reactants} - \sum \text{Bond Energy of Products}$
$-90 = [\frac{1}{2} \times BE(H-H) + \frac{1}{2} \times BE(Cl-Cl)] - BE(H-Cl)$
$-90 = [\frac{1}{2}(430) + \frac{1}{2}(240)] - BE(H-Cl)$
$-90 = [215 + 120] - BE(H-Cl)$
$-90 = 335 - BE(H-Cl)$
$BE(H-Cl) = 335 + 90 = 425 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
431
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $2H_{2(g)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2H_2O_{(l)}$,the enthalpy change is $\Delta H = -571 \ kJ$. If the $H-H$ bond energy is $435 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and the $O=O$ bond energy is $498 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,calculate the average bond energy of the $O-H$ bond in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$484$
B
$-484$
C
$271$
D
$-271$

Solution

(A) The enthalpy of reaction is given by the sum of bond energies of reactants minus the sum of bond energies of products: $\Delta H = \sum BE_{\text{reactants}} - \sum BE_{\text{products}}$.
For the reaction $2H_2 + O_2 \to 2H_2O$,the bonds broken are $2(H-H)$ and $1(O=O)$,and the bonds formed are $4(O-H)$.
$\Delta H = [2 \times BE(H-H) + 1 \times BE(O=O)] - [4 \times BE(O-H)]$.
Substituting the given values: $-571 = [2 \times 435 + 498] - 4 \times BE(O-H)$.
$-571 = [870 + 498] - 4 \times BE(O-H)$.
$-571 = 1368 - 4 \times BE(O-H)$.
$4 \times BE(O-H) = 1368 + 571 = 1939$.
$BE(O-H) = \frac{1939}{4} = 484.75 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \approx 484 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
432
MediumMCQ
The enthalpy of solution of $NaOH_{(s)}$ in water is $-41.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. When $NaOH_{(s)}$ is dissolved in water,the temperature of the water will ..........
A
increase
B
decrease
C
remain unchanged
D
change unpredictably

Solution

(A) Since the enthalpy of solution $\Delta H$ is negative,the process is exothermic.
Therefore,the heat released during the dissolution increases the temperature of the water.
433
MediumMCQ
For the reaction $Cu_{(g)}^{+} + I_{(g)}^{-} \to CuI_{(s)}$,the value of $\Delta H^o$ is $-446 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. If the ionization energy of $Cu_{(g)}$ is $745 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and the electron affinity of $I_{(g)}$ is $-295 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,calculate the value of $\Delta H^o$ for the formation of $CuI_{(s)}$ from $Cu_{(g)}$ and $I_{(g)}$ in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$-446$
B
$450$
C
$594$
D
$4$
434
DifficultMCQ
For the reaction $\frac{1}{2} X_2O_{(s)} \to X_{(s)} + \frac{1}{4} O_{2(g)}$ with $\Delta H = 90 \ kJ$,the enthalpy change for the reaction of $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$ with metal $X$ is ................ $kJ$.
A
$360$
B
$-360$
C
$-180$
D
$180$

Solution

(B) The given reaction is: $\frac{1}{2} X_2O_{(s)} \to X_{(s)} + \frac{1}{4} O_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H = 90 \ kJ$.
To find the enthalpy change for the reaction of $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$ with metal $X$,we first reverse the reaction:
$X_{(s)} + \frac{1}{4} O_{2(g)} \to \frac{1}{2} X_2O_{(s)}$,$\Delta H = -90 \ kJ$.
Now,to obtain the reaction for $1 \ mol$ of $O_2$,we multiply the entire equation by $4$:
$4X_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \to 2X_2O_{(s)}$.
The new enthalpy change is $\Delta H = -90 \ kJ \times 4 = -360 \ kJ$.
435
MediumMCQ
If the value of $\Delta H_{O-H}$ is $109 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$,then the formation of one mole of water from $H_{(g)}$ and $O_{(g)}$ is associated with:
A
Emission of $218 \ kcal$ of energy
B
Emission of $109 \ kcal$ of energy
C
Absorption of $278 \ kcal$ of energy
D
Cannot be predicted

Solution

(A) The reaction for the formation of one mole of water from gaseous atoms is: $2H_{(g)} + O_{(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(g)}$.
In one mole of $H_2O$,there are two $O-H$ bonds.
The energy released during the formation of two $O-H$ bonds is equal to $2 \times \Delta H_{O-H}$.
Given $\Delta H_{O-H} = 109 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,energy released $= 2 \times 109 = 218 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$.
Since energy is released,the enthalpy change is $\Delta H = -218 \ kcal \ mol^{-1}$.
436
MediumMCQ
The standard enthalpy of formation of $H_2O_{(g)}$ at $298 \ K$ is $-241.82 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. Calculate the enthalpy of formation of $H_2O_{(g)}$ at $373 \ K$,assuming $C_p$ is independent of temperature.
$C_p$ of $H_2O_{(g)} = 33.58 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
$C_p$ of $H_{2(g)} = 28.84 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
$C_p$ of $O_{2(g)} = 29.37 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
A
$-242.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
B
$+242.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
C
$+24.26 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
D
$-242.6 \ J \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The reaction is: $H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_2O_{(g)}$
Calculate $\Delta C_p$ for the reaction:
$\Delta C_p = C_{p(H_2O)} - [C_{p(H_2)} + \frac{1}{2} C_{p(O_2)}]$
$\Delta C_p = 33.58 - [28.84 + \frac{1}{2}(29.37)]$
$\Delta C_p = 33.58 - [28.84 + 14.685] = 33.58 - 43.525 = -9.945 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1} = -0.009945 \ kJ \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
Using Kirchhoff's equation: $\Delta H_2 = \Delta H_1 + \Delta C_p (T_2 - T_1)$
$\Delta H_2 = -241.82 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} + (-0.009945 \ kJ \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}) \times (373 \ K - 298 \ K)$
$\Delta H_2 = -241.82 + (-0.009945 \times 75)$
$\Delta H_2 = -241.82 - 0.745875 \approx -242.57 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Rounding to one decimal place,we get $-242.6 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
437
DifficultMCQ
If the $\Delta H_{fusion}$ of a substance is $'x'$ and $\Delta H_{vap}$ is $'y'$,then $\Delta H_{sublimation}$ will be:
A
$x + y$
B
$x - y$
C
$x / y$
D
$y / x$

Solution

(A) According to Hess's Law,the enthalpy change of a reaction is the same whether it occurs in one step or several steps.
Sublimation is the direct conversion of a solid to a vapor.
This process can be represented as a two-step process: Solid $\rightarrow$ Liquid (fusion) followed by Liquid $\rightarrow$ Vapor (vaporization).
Therefore,$\Delta H_{sublimation} = \Delta H_{fusion} + \Delta H_{vap}$.
Given $\Delta H_{fusion} = x$ and $\Delta H_{vap} = y$,we have $\Delta H_{sublimation} = x + y$.
438
DifficultMCQ
What will be the heat of formation of methane,if the heat of combustion of carbon is $-x \ kJ$,heat of formation of water is $-y \ kJ$ and heat of combustion of methane is $z \ kJ$?
A
$(-x - y + z) \ kJ$
B
$(-z - x + 2y) \ kJ$
C
$(-x - 2y - z) \ kJ$
D
$(-x - 2y + z) \ kJ$

Solution

(D) The given thermochemical equations are:
$C(s) + O_2(g) \to CO_2(g) \quad \Delta H_1 = -x \ kJ \dots (i)$
$H_2(g) + \frac{1}{2} O_2(g) \to H_2O(l) \quad \Delta H_2 = -y \ kJ \dots (ii)$
$CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \to CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(l) \quad \Delta H_3 = z \ kJ \dots (iii)$
Note: Heat of combustion is energy released,so $\Delta H$ is negative. Given $z$ is the heat of combustion,$\Delta H_3 = -z \ kJ$.
We need the heat of formation of methane:
$C(s) + 2H_2(g) \to CH_4(g) \quad \Delta H_f = ?$
To obtain this,we perform: $(i) + 2 \times (ii) - (iii)$
$\Delta H_f = (-x) + 2(-y) - (-z) = -x - 2y + z \ kJ$.
439
DifficultMCQ
The standard enthalpy of combustion at $25\,^{\circ}C$ of hydrogen,cyclohexene $(C_6H_{10})$ and cyclohexane $(C_6H_{12})$ are $-241$,$-3800$ and $-3920\, kJ/mol$ respectively. Calculate the heat of hydrogenation of cyclohexene in $kJ/mol$.
A
$-111$
B
$-121$
C
$-118$
D
$-128$

Solution

(B) The required reaction is $C_6H_{10} + H_2 \to C_6H_{12}$,$\Delta H_1 = ? \dots (1)$
Given combustion reactions:
$H_2 + \frac{1}{2}O_2 \to H_2O$,$\Delta H_2 = -241 \, kJ/mol \dots (2)$
$C_6H_{10} + \frac{17}{2}O_2 \to 6CO_2 + 5H_2O$,$\Delta H_3 = -3800 \, kJ/mol \dots (3)$
$C_6H_{12} + 9O_2 \to 6CO_2 + 6H_2O$,$\Delta H_4 = -3920 \, kJ/mol \dots (4)$
Applying Hess's Law,the required reaction $(1)$ is obtained by $(2) + (3) - (4)$:
$\Delta H_1 = (\Delta H_2 + \Delta H_3) - \Delta H_4$
$\Delta H_1 = (-241 - 3800) - (-3920)$
$\Delta H_1 = -4041 + 3920 = -121 \, kJ/mol$.
440
DifficultMCQ
$AB$,$A_2$ and $B_2$ are diatomic molecules. If the bond enthalpies of $A_2$,$AB$ and $B_2$ are in the ratio $1:1:0.5$ and enthalpy of formation of $AB$ from $A_2$ and $B_2$ is $-100 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,what is the bond energy of $A_2$ in $kJ \, mol^{-1}$?
A
$200$
B
$100$
C
$300$
D
$400$

Solution

(D) Let the bond energy of $A_2$ be $x$. Then,the bond energy of $AB$ is $x$ and the bond energy of $B_2$ is $0.5x$.
The reaction for the formation of $AB$ is:
$\frac{1}{2} A_2 + \frac{1}{2} B_2 \to AB$; $\Delta H_f = -100 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
The enthalpy of reaction is given by the sum of bond energies of reactants minus the sum of bond energies of products:
$\Delta H = [\frac{1}{2} BE(A_2) + \frac{1}{2} BE(B_2)] - [BE(AB)]$
Substituting the values:
$-100 = [\frac{1}{2}(x) + \frac{1}{2}(0.5x)] - x$
$-100 = 0.5x + 0.25x - x$
$-100 = -0.25x$
$x = \frac{100}{0.25} = 400 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$.
441
MediumMCQ
The $\Delta H_f^o$ for $CO_{2(g)}$,$CO_{(g)}$ and $H_2O_{(g)}$ are $-393.5$,$-110.5$ and $-241.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively. The standard enthalpy change (in $kJ$) for the reaction $CO_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \to CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$ is
A
$524.1$
B
$41.2$
C
$-262.5$
D
$-41.2$

Solution

(B) The standard enthalpy change for the reaction is calculated using the formula: $\Delta H^o = \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{reactants})$.
For the reaction $CO_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \to CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$,the enthalpy change is:
$\Delta H^o = [\Delta H_f^o(CO_{(g)}) + \Delta H_f^o(H_2O_{(g)})] - [\Delta H_f^o(CO_{2(g)}) + \Delta H_f^o(H_{2(g)})]$.
Given $\Delta H_f^o(H_{2(g)}) = 0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ (standard state of an element).
$\Delta H^o = [-110.5 + (-241.8)] - [-393.5 + 0]$.
$\Delta H^o = -352.3 - (-393.5) = 41.2 \ kJ$.
442
MediumMCQ
What is the enthalpy change for $2H_2O_{2(l)} \to 2H_2O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)}$ if the heats of formation of $H_2O_{2(l)}$ and $H_2O_{(l)}$ are $-188 \ kJ/mol$ and $-286 \ kJ/mol$ respectively?
A
$-196 \ kJ/mol$
B
$+948 \ kJ/mol$
C
$+196 \ kJ/mol$
D
$-948 \ kJ/mol$

Solution

(A) The reaction is: $2H_2O_{2(l)} \to 2H_2O_{(l)} + O_{2(g)}$
$\Delta H = \sum \Delta H_f(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta H_f(\text{reactants})$
$\Delta H = [2 \times \Delta H_f(H_2O_{(l)}) + \Delta H_f(O_{2(g)})] - [2 \times \Delta H_f(H_2O_{2(l)})]$
Given: $\Delta H_f(H_2O_{(l)}) = -286 \ kJ/mol$,$\Delta H_f(H_2O_{2(l)}) = -188 \ kJ/mol$,and $\Delta H_f(O_{2(g)}) = 0 \ kJ/mol$ (standard state).
$\Delta H = [2 \times (-286) + 0] - [2 \times (-188)]$
$\Delta H = [-572] - [-376]$
$\Delta H = -572 + 376 = -196 \ kJ/mol$
443
MediumMCQ
The enthalpy changes for the following processes are listed below:
$Cl_{2(g)} \to 2Cl_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 242.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$I_{2(g)} \to 2I_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 151.0 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$ICl_{(g)} \to I_{(g)} + Cl_{(g)}$,$\Delta H = 211.3 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
$I_{2(s)} \to I_{2(g)}$,$\Delta H = 62.76 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Given that the standard states for iodine and chlorine are $I_{2(s)}$ and $Cl_{2(g)}$,the standard enthalpy of formation for $ICl_{(g)}$ is .............. $kJ \ mol^{-1}$
A
$+16.8$
B
$+244.8$
C
$-14.6$
D
$-16.8$

Solution

(A) The formation reaction for $ICl_{(g)}$ is: $\frac{1}{2} I_{2(s)} + \frac{1}{2} Cl_{2(g)} \to ICl_{(g)}$.
We can calculate the enthalpy of reaction $(\Delta_r H)$ using the given bond dissociation and sublimation energies:
$\Delta_r H = [\frac{1}{2} \Delta H_{sub}(I_2) + \frac{1}{2} BE(I-I) + \frac{1}{2} BE(Cl-Cl)] - [BE(I-Cl)]$
Substituting the given values:
$\Delta_r H = [\frac{1}{2}(62.76) + \frac{1}{2}(151.0) + \frac{1}{2}(242.3)] - [211.3]$
$\Delta_r H = [31.38 + 75.5 + 121.15] - 211.3$
$\Delta_r H = 228.03 - 211.3 = 16.73 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
Thus,the standard enthalpy of formation $\Delta_f H^o(ICl) \approx +16.8 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
444
AdvancedMCQ
The standard enthalpies of combustion of $C_6H_{6(l)}$,$C(graphite)$ and $H_{2(g)}$ are respectively $-3270 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$-394 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ and $-286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. What is the standard enthalpy of formation of $C_6H_{6(l)}$ in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$?
A
$-48$
B
$+48$
C
$-480$
D
$+480$

Solution

(B) We are given the following combustion reactions:
$C_6H_{6(l)} + \frac{15}{2}O_{2(g)} \to 6CO_{2(g)} + 3H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -3270 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \dots (i)$
$C(gr) + O_{2(g)} \to CO_{2(g)}$; $\Delta H = -394 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \dots (ii)$
$H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)} \to H_2O_{(l)}$; $\Delta H = -286 \ kJ \ mol^{-1} \dots (iii)$
We need to find the enthalpy of formation of $C_6H_{6(l)}$:
$6C(gr) + 3H_{2(g)} \to C_6H_{6(l)}$; $\Delta H_f = ? \dots (iv)$
By performing the operation $6 \times (ii) + 3 \times (iii) - (i)$,we get:
$\Delta H_f = [6 \times (-394) + 3 \times (-286)] - (-3270)$
$\Delta H_f = [-2364 - 858] + 3270$
$\Delta H_f = -3222 + 3270 = +48 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$
445
MediumMCQ
The $\Delta H^o_f$ for $CO_{2(g)}$,$CO_{(g)}$,and $H_2O_{(g)}$ are $-393.5$,$-110.5$,and $-241.8 \ kJ/mol$ respectively. The standard enthalpy change (in $kJ$) for the reaction $CO_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \to CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$ is:
A
$524.1$
B
$41.2$
C
$-262.5$
D
$-41.2$

Solution

(B) The standard enthalpy change of a reaction is calculated using the formula: $\Delta H^o = \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{products}) - \sum \Delta H_f^o(\text{reactants})$.
For the reaction $CO_{2(g)} + H_{2(g)} \to CO_{(g)} + H_2O_{(g)}$,the expression is:
$\Delta H^o = [\Delta H_f^o(CO_{(g)}) + \Delta H_f^o(H_2O_{(g)})] - [\Delta H_f^o(CO_{2(g)}) + \Delta H_f^o(H_{2(g)})]$.
Given that $\Delta H_f^o(H_{2(g)}) = 0 \ kJ/mol$ (standard state of an element):
$\Delta H^o = [-110.5 + (-241.8)] - [-393.5 + 0]$.
$\Delta H^o = -352.3 - (-393.5) = 41.2 \ kJ$.
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AdvancedMCQ
The bond dissociation energies of $X_2$,$Y_2$ and $XY$ are in the ratio of $1 : 0.5 : 1$. $\Delta H$ for the formation of $XY$ is $-200 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$. The bond dissociation energy of $X_2$ will be $...... \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
A
$200$
B
$100$
C
$800$
D
$400$

Solution

(C) Let the bond dissociation energies ($B$.$E$.) of $X_2$,$Y_2$,and $XY$ be $x \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,$0.5x \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$,and $x \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$ respectively.
The chemical equation for the formation of $XY$ is: $\frac{1}{2}X_2(g) + \frac{1}{2}Y_2(g) \rightarrow XY(g)$.
The enthalpy of reaction is given by: $\Delta H = \Sigma(B.E.)_{\text{reactants}} - \Sigma(B.E.)_{\text{products}}$.
Substituting the values: $-200 = [\frac{1}{2} \times (x) + \frac{1}{2} \times (0.5x)] - [1 \times (x)]$.
$-200 = [0.5x + 0.25x] - x$.
$-200 = 0.75x - x$.
$-200 = -0.25x$.
$x = \frac{200}{0.25} = 800 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
Therefore,the bond dissociation energy of $X_2$ is $800 \ kJ \ mol^{-1}$.
447
AdvancedMCQ
The standard heat of formation $\left(\Delta_{f} H_{298}^{0}\right)$ of ethane in $kJ/mol$,if the heat of combustion of ethane,hydrogen and graphite are $-1560$,$-286$,and $-393.5 \; kJ/mol,$ respectively is ........... $kJ/mol$.
A
$-172.5$
B
$-192.5$
C
$-202.5$
D
$-85$

Solution

(D) The formation reaction of ethane is: $2 C(graphite) + 3 H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow C_{2}H_{6(g)}$.
Using the formula for heat of formation from heats of combustion: $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = \sum \Delta H_{comb}(reactants) - \sum \Delta H_{comb}(products)$.
$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = [2 \times \Delta H_{comb}(C) + 3 \times \Delta H_{comb}(H_{2})] - [\Delta H_{comb}(C_{2}H_{6})]$.
Substituting the given values: $\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = [2 \times (-393.5) + 3 \times (-286)] - [-1560]$.
$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = [-787 - 858] + 1560$.
$\Delta_{f} H^{\circ} = -1645 + 1560 = -85 \; kJ/mol$.
448
DifficultMCQ
If the enthalpy of atomisation for $Br_{2(l)}$ is $x \ kJ/mol$ and the bond enthalpy for $Br_{2(g)}$ is $y \ kJ/mol$,what is the relation between them?
A
$x = y$
B
$x < y$
C
No relation exists
D
$x > y$

Solution

(D) The enthalpy of atomisation $(\Delta H_{atom})$ is the energy required to convert one mole of a substance into its gaseous atoms.
For $Br_{2(l)}$,the process is:
$Br_{2(l)}$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta H_{vap}} Br_{2(g)}$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta H_{BE}} 2Br_{(g)}$
Therefore,$\Delta H_{atom} = \Delta H_{vap} + \Delta H_{BE}$.
Given $\Delta H_{atom} = x$ and $\Delta H_{BE} = y$,we have $x = \Delta H_{vap} + y$.
Since the enthalpy of vaporisation $(\Delta H_{vap})$ is always positive,it follows that $x > y$.
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Medium
The enthalpy of combustion of methane,graphite and dihydrogen at $298 \, K$ are $-890.3 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,$-393.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ and $-285.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$ respectively. The enthalpy of formation of $CH_{4(g)}$ will be:
$(i) -74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(ii) -52.27 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iii) +74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iv) +52.26 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The combustion reactions are:
$(i) CH_{4(g)} + 2O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CO_{2(g)} + 2H_{2}O_{(l)}; \Delta_cH = -890.3 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(ii) C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CO_{2(g)}; \Delta_cH = -393.5 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$(iii) H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2(g)} \longrightarrow H_{2}O_{(l)}; \Delta_cH = -285.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
The formation reaction of $CH_{4(g)}$ is:
$C_{(s)} + 2H_{2(g)} \longrightarrow CH_{4(g)}$
Using Hess's Law:
$\Delta_fH_{CH_4} = \Delta_cH_{C(s)} + 2(\Delta_cH_{H_2(g)}) - \Delta_cH_{CH_4(g)}$
$\Delta_fH_{CH_4} = [-393.5 + 2(-285.8) - (-890.3)] \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_fH_{CH_4} = [-393.5 - 571.6 + 890.3] \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
$\Delta_fH_{CH_4} = -74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$
Thus,the enthalpy of formation is $-74.8 \, kJ \, mol^{-1}$,which corresponds to option $(i)$.

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