COMEDK2016ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
The enthalpy of the reaction, H ₂(g)+1 / 2 O ₂(g) H ₂ O (g) is H₁ and that of H ₂(g)+1 / 2 O ₂(g) H ₂ O (l) is H ₂ . Then
Options
- AH₁> H₂
- BH₁= H₂
- CH₁ < H₂
- DH₁+ H₂=0
Correct answer
C. H₁ < H₂
Step-by-step solution
H ₂(g)+ 1 2 O ₂(g) H ₂ O (g) ; H ₁=+ ve H ₂ O (g) H ₂ O (l) ; H ₃=+ ve H ₂(g)+ 1 2 O ₂(g) H ₂ O (l) ; H₂= H₁+ H₃ H₂> H₁