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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