AIPMT PRELIMS2003Chemistry-Thermochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Chemistry Enthalpy of Formation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

For which one of the following equations is ΔHreaction\Delta H_{\text{reaction}} equal to ΔHf\Delta H_f^\circ for the product:

A

N2(g)+O3(g)N2O3(g)\text{N}_2(g) + \text{O}_3(g) \rightarrow \text{N}_2\text{O}_3(g)

B

CH4(g)+2Cl2(g)CH2Cl2(l)+2HCl(g)\text{CH}_4(g) + 2\text{Cl}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{CH}_2\text{Cl}_2(l) + 2\text{HCl}(g)

C

Xe(g)+12F2(g)XeF2(g)\text{Xe}(g) + \frac{1}{2}\text{F}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{XeF}_2(g)

D

2CO(g)+O2(g)2CO2(g)2\text{CO}(g) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2(g)

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The standard enthalpy of formation ΔHf\Delta H_f^\circ is defined for the formation of 1 mole of a compound from its elements in their standard states. Only option 3 represents such a reaction.

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