COMEDK2012ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
The heat of formation of H ₂ O (l) is -286 ~kJ . The heat of formation of H ₂ O ( g ) is likely to be
Options
- A-286 ~kJ
- B+286 ~kJ
- C-34 l kJ
- D-242.8 ~kJ
Correct answer
D. -242.8 ~kJ
Step-by-step solution
The heat of formation of H ₂ O ( g ) will be less than the heat of formation of H ₂ O (l) , as heat of condensation is not included in formation of H ₂ O in gases state i.e. array lr & H ₂(g)+ 1 2 O ₂(g) H₁ H ₂ O (g) H₂ H ₂ O (l) & | H_ f_ ( H ₂ O )_ l |= | H₁+ H₂ |=286 ~kJ But & | H_ f_ ( H ₂ O )_ g = | H₁ < 286 ~kJ & H_ f_ ( H ₂ O ) g =-242.8 ~kJ array