NEETChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Statement I : Combustion of all organic compounds is an exothermic reaction. Statement II : the enthalpies of all elements in their standard states are zero.
Options
- ABoth statement I and statement II are incorrect.
- BStatement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
- CStatement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
- DBoth statements I and statements II are correct.
Correct answer
D. Both statements I and statements II are correct.
Step-by-step solution
- Statement I: Combustion of organic compounds involves breaking chemical bonds and forming new bonds with oxygen, which releases energy. Therefore, combustion of all organic compounds is indeed exothermic. - Statement II: The enthalpy of all elements in their standard state is defined as zero by convention. This is the reference point used to calculate enthalpy changes in reactions.