AIIMS2000Chemistry-Thermochemistry
AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Enthalpy of Formation MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The combustion enthalpies of carbon, hydrogen and methane are −395.5 kJ mol⁻¹, −284.8 kJ mol⁻¹ and −890.4 kJ mol⁻¹ respectively at 25°C. The value of standard formation enthalpies of methane at that temperature is
A
890.4 kJ mol⁻¹
B
−298.8 kJ mol⁻¹
C
−74.7 kJ mol⁻¹
D
−107.7 kJ mol⁻¹
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The standard enthalpy of formation of methane is calculated using Hess's law and the given combustion enthalpies. The correct value is −74.7 kJ mol⁻¹.
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