Bond energies of some bonds are given below: Cl-Cl = 242.8 kJ mol−1, H-Cl = 431.8 kJ mol−1, O-H = 464 kJ mol−1, O=O = 442 kJ mol−1 Using the B.E.s given, calculate ΔH for the given reaction: 2Cl2+2H2O→4HCl+O2
A
906 kJ mol−1
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B
172.4 kJ mol−1
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C
198.8 kJ mol−1
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D
442 kJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is C 172.4 kJ mol−1 2CI2+2H2O→4HCI+O2
From Hess' Law, ΔH = B.E. of (2 X CI - CI) + (2 X 2 X O - H) - (4 X H - CI) + (O = O)