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The potential energy profile for a hypothetical reaction X arrow Y...

The potential energy profile for a hypothetical reaction X arrow Y is shown in the given figure. Based on the graph,
The potential energy profile for a hypothetical reaction X→YX \rightarrow Y is shown in the given figure. Based on the graph, what is the enthalpy change (ΔH\Delta H) for this reaction?

Options

  1. A+50 kJ mol−1+50\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  2. B−50 kJ mol−1-50\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  3. C+110 kJ mol−1+110\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
  4. D+150 kJ mol−1+150\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Correct answer

A. +50 kJ mol−1+50\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Step-by-step solution

From the given potential energy profile:

Enthalpy of reactant XX, HX=40 kJ mol−1H_X = 40\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
Enthalpy of product YY, HY=90 kJ mol−1H_Y = 90\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

The enthalpy change (ΔH\Delta H) for the reaction is given by the difference in potential energy between the products and the reactants:

ΔH=Hproducts−Hreactants\Delta H = H_{\text{products}} - H_{\text{reactants}}
ΔH=HY−HX\Delta H = H_Y - H_X
ΔH=90−40=+50 kJ mol−1\Delta H = 90 - 40 = +50\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}

Answer: +50 kJ mol−1+50\text{ kJ mol}^{-1}
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