Calculate enthalpy change for the change 8S(g)→S8(g)′ given that
H2S2(g)→2H(g)+2S(g),ΔH=239.0 k cal mol−1H2S2(g)→2H(g)+S(g),ΔH=175.0 k cal mol−1
- 512.0 k cal
ΔHS−S+2ΔHH−S=239 2ΔHH−S=175
Hence, ΔHS−S=239−175=64 kcal mol−1
Then, ΔH for 8S(g)→Sg(g) is 8×(−64)=−512k cal