AP EAMCET2016ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
Given that, aligned & C ( s )+ O ₂( ~g ) CO ₂( ~g ) ; H^ =-x ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ & 2 CO ( g )+ O ₂( ~g ) 2 CO ₂( ~g ) ; H^ =-y ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ aligned The enthalpy of formation of CO will be
Options
- Ay-2 x 3
- By-2 x 2
- C2 x-y 2
- Dx-y 2
Correct answer
B. y-2 x 2
Step-by-step solution
C ( s )+ O ₂( ~g ) CO ₂( ~g ) aligned & H ^ =-x ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ & 2 CO ( g )+ O ₂( ~g ) 2 CO ₂( ~g ), & H ^ =-y ~kJ ~mol ⁻¹ aligned by applying eq. (i) - 1 2 Eq. (ii) aligned & C ( s )+ 1 2 O ₂ ~g CO ( g ) & f H ( CO )=-x- (- y 2 ) & =-x+ y 2 = y-2 x 2 aligned