MHT CET2008ChemistryThermodynamics (C)
If C (s)+ O ₂(g) CO ₂(g) ; H=r and CO (g)+ 1 2 O ₂ CO ₂(g): H=s then, the heat of formation of CO is
Options
- Ar+s
- Br-s
- Cs-r
- Drs
Correct answer
B. r-s
Step-by-step solution
C (s)+ O ₂(g) CO ₂(g) ; H=r ...(i) CO (g)+ 1 2 O ₂(g) CO ₂(g) ; H=s ...(ii) C (s)+ 1 2 O ₂(g) CO (g) ; H=? Subtract Eq. (ii) from Eq. (i)