At 298 K, the heat of solution of MgSO4(s) is -91.21 KJ mol−1and that of MgSO4. 7 H2O (s) is 13.81 KJ mol−1. Calculate heat of hydration of MgSO4 i.e., ΔH for the reaction MgSO4(s)+7H2O(l)→MgSO4.7H2O(s)
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-105.02 KJ mol−1
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105.02 KJ mol−1
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C
-77.40 KJ mol−1
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77.40 KJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is A -105.02 KJ mol−1 MgSO4(s)+7H2O(l)→MgSO4.7H2O(s) ΔH= Heat of solution of MgSO4(s) - Heat of solution of MgSO4(s).7H2O(s) =−91.21KJmol−1−13.81KJ=−105.02KJmol−1