Bond dissociation energy of XY,X2 and Y2 (all diatomic molecules) are in the ratio of 1:1:0.5 and ΔHf of XY is −100kJmol−1. The bond dissociation energy of X2 is 100x. Find the value of x.
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4
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1
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C
8
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10
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Solution
The correct option is B 4 12X2+12Y2⟶XY;ΔH=−100kJ Let the bond dissociation energy of X2, Y2 and XY be a:a2:a(thegivenratio)kJmol−1, respectively. ∴a2+a4−a=−100 ∴a=400 100x=400 x=4