Chemistry-Covalent Bond

NEET Chemistry Covalent Bond MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

Calculate the average bond enthalpy of the O-H bonds in water using the given bond dissociation enthalpies.

A

464.5 kJ mol⁻¹

B

500 kJ mol⁻¹

C

450 kJ mol⁻¹

D

475 kJ mol⁻¹

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The average bond enthalpy is calculated by taking the sum of the bond dissociation enthalpies of the O-H bonds (502 kJ mol⁻¹ and 427 kJ mol⁻¹) and dividing by the number of bonds, which is 2: (502 + 427) / 2 = 464.5 kJ mol⁻¹.

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